Aurantii Amari Cortex.
Botanical name:
Related entries: Citrus limon - Citrus sinensis
The dried rind of the fruit of Citrus Aurantium amara, Linné (Nat. Ord. Rutaceae). Dose, 5 to 30 grains.
Common Names: Bitter Orange Peel (of Bitter Orange, Bigarade Orange, Seville Orange).
Principal Constituents.—Hesperidin, a crystalline, bitter glucoside; isohesperidin, water soluble; aurantiamarin, the bitter principle; and a volatile oil.
Preparation.—Tinctura Aurantii Amara. Tincture of Bitter Orange Peel. Dose, ½ to 2 fluidrachms.
Therapy.—Stimulant, carminative and tonic, but used chiefly as a flavoring agent. This preparation is contained in both Compound Tincture of Cinchona and Compound Tincture of Gentian.
