Category Archives: Citrus

Lemons and Limes

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Lemons (Citrus limon) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia or Citrus latifolia) are important citrus fruits in the human diet. Citrus fruit are perhaps best known as being a source of vitamin C. Cultivated lemons and limes are derived from hybridisation of … Continue reading →

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Citrus Flavonoids: Intestinal Health

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Citrus fruit contains a number of flavonoids that may be beneficial to the health. The flavonoids in citrus fruit belong mainly to the flavanone sub-group. The flavonoids are particularly concentrated in the skin of the fruits where they act to … Continue reading →

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Flavanones: Citrus Polyphenols

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Citrus fruit is protective of Western lifestyle diseases including cancer and cardiovascular disease. Citrus is a rich source of polyphenols and one of the major polyphenolic groups in citrus are the flavanones, a sub-group of the flavonoids. The flavanones in … Continue reading →

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Citrus Aurantium, St John’s Wort and Caffeine for Weight Loss

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Herbal treatments for weight loss have been shown to be effective when given in certain combinations or when taken as part of a healthy lifestyle. Citrus autanteum in one herb that has shown promise as a weight loss supplement because … Continue reading →

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Orange Blossom: Anti-Anxiety Treatment

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Orange blossom refers to the flower of the orange plant Citrus aurantium. The blossom is used for a number of commercial purposes including as a perfume. Medicinally orange blossom is regarded as having effects on the central nervous system, and … Continue reading →

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Vinegar, Citrus And Other Acid Foods

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Robert Barrington

Vinegar, citrus fruits and other acidic foods can be healthy foods because they have unique glycaemic effects. These effect occur because acidic foods delay gastric emptying and thus slows the passage of starch and sugars through the gastrointestinal tract. The … Continue reading →

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Orange Blossom and Mood

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Robert Barrington
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Oranges (Citrus species)

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Robert Barrington
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Citrus Aurantium: Phytochemistry Influenced By Ripeness

Posted on June 10, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Citrus is a large group of fruit bearing trees that include oranges and lemons. Citrus fruit are well known for their vitamin C content, but also contain a number of other phytochemicals that are of interest. Citrus aurantium is commonly … Continue reading →

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Orange (Citrus sinensis): Central Nervous System Effects

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Citrus sinensis are a large cultivar of trees that bear orange fruits. Citrus trees were originally thought to be native to Asia, but have now spread throughout the World, due to their huge commercial value. Citrus sinensis is consumes as … Continue reading →

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