Bitter orange tea is an excellent home remedy for weight loss, as it has Synephrine, a thermogenic substance, naturally found in the whitest portion of the peel, which speeds up the body favoring the destruction of fat cells. In addition, it has diuretic properties against swelling and antioxidants that prevent cell aging.
How to make bitter orange tea
To prepare bitter orange tea, 2 or 3 tablespoons of bitter orange peels should be used in each liter of boiling water to drink during the day.
Adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or powdered ginger, for example, helps speed up metabolism even further to lose weight faster.
Method of preparation:
- Place the dry leaves of the plant in a pot with 1 liter of boiling water, allowing the mixture to boil for 15 to 20 minutes over medium heat. After that time, turn off the heat, cover and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain before drinking and add a teaspoon of honey and a cinnamon stick to sweeten and flavor, if necessary.
To treat insomnia, it is recommended to drink 2 cups of this tea in the evening, in a calm and relaxing way before bedtime.
Bitter orange is a medicinal plant, also known as sour orange, horse orange and china orange, which serves to treat various problems such as obesity, constipation, poor digestion, gas, fever, headache or insomnia, for example. Learn more about Bitter Orange.
