Zhi Shi Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses
Scientific Name: Citrus aurantium
Common Names: Bitter Orange, Seville Orange, Sour Orange
Properties: Anti-fungal, Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Astringent
What is Zhi Shi?
Zhi Shi is the name for the bitter orange plant (Citrus aurantium) in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Zhi Shi is an evergreen tree that produces a small, round orange fruit. Zhi Shi fruits and essential oils are used in herbal medicine and aromatherapy.1
Zhi Shi Health Uses and Health Benefits
Zhi Shi is used in natural medicine primarily for its weight loss benefits. It’s commonly used as a natural substitute for ephedrine, a pharmaceutical stimulant that used to be popular for weight loss. Zhi Shi essential oil is also beneficial for
References
- https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Citrus+aurantium
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12939122?dopt=abstractplus
CuresDecoded worldwide community recommends Zhi Shi for:
Weight Loss
Effective
Cardiovascular Disease
Effective
High Cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia)
Effective
Constipation
Effective
Indigestion
Effective
Nausea
Effective
Obesity
Effective