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Orange peel
Citri sinensis pericarpium
Orangenschalen
Published February 1, 1990
Name of Drug
Citri sinensis pericarpium, orange peel.
Composition of Drug
Orange peel consists of the fresh or dried outer peel of ripe fruits of Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck [Fam. Rutaceae], separated from the white pulp layer, as well as its preparations in effective dosage.
The drug contains essential oil and bitter principles.
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Uses
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Loss of appetite.
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Contraindications
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None known.
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Side Effects
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None known.
Interactions with Other Drugs
None known.
Dosage
Unless otherwise prescribed:
Daily dosage:
- 10 - 15 g of herb;
- Preparations with equivalent bitter value.
Mode of Administration
Comminuted herb for teas and other bitter-tasting galenical preparations for oral application.
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