[Latin Name]  Citrus aurantium L.

[Specification] Synephrine 4.0%–80%

[Appearance] Yellow brown powder

Plant Part Used: Fruit

[Particle size] 80Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is Citrus Aurantium]

Citrus aurantium L, belonging to the family Rutaceae, is widely distributed in China. Zhishi, the Chinese traditional name for Citrus aurantium, has long been a folk medicine in traditional Chinese medicine (TCMto improve indigestion and help stimulate the Qi (energy force).

[Function]

1. Have the function of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hypolipidemic, vasoprotective and anticarcinogenic and cholesterol lowering actions.

2. Have the function of inhibiting following enzymes: Phospholipase A2, lipoxygenase, HMG-CoA reductase and cyclo-oxygenase.

3. Have the function of improving the health of capillaries by reducing the capillary permeability.

4. Have the function of reducing hay fever and other allergic conditions by inhibiting the release of histamine from mast cells. The possible activity of hesperidin could be explained by the inhibition of polyamine synthesis. (bitter orange extract)

Eric Pollet (University of Strasbourg)

Presentation given at the Final PLASTiCE conference Bioplastic Opportunities in Central Europe which was held on September 23-24 at Polymer Technology College in Slovenj Gradec. More information: www.plastice.org

Vitamin B7 (Biotin) memory aids with silly little hand gestures included.

If the vitamin charts seem daunting, here are all of my silly memory aids for water-soluble vitamins for Part 1 boards. This video is Vitamin B7. Have your boards review book in front of you for a visual aid, and follow along with all the little ridiculous hand gestures–you’ll always have your hands with you while you’re sitting for boards, …unless you don’t have hands…

There will probably be a lot of questions on vitamins on boards, so it’s worth getting a good hold on, use whatever works best for you. Comment here with your additions and own ways of remembering.

Good luck!!