Extracts of citrus plants are varied and these extracts are usually rich in a wide range of bioactive components such as polyphenols (including flavonoids), vitamins, minerals, etc., which have a wide range of health benefits and applications. Some of the specific components of citrus plant extracts and their related applications are listed below:
1. Pomelo Peel Extract
Pomelo peel extract is rich in naringenin, a flavonoid compound with a variety of pharmacological effects such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, free radical scavenging, antioxidant, cough expectorant, hypolipidemic, anticancer and antitumor. Grapefruit peel extract is widely used in the fields of medicine and food, and can be used for weight management to help convert white fat in the human body to beige fat by activating genes that improve blood sugar control and increase calorie burning.
2. Polyphenols Extracts from Citrus subgenus fruit peels
Citrus subgenus fruit peel is rich in polyphenols, these substances have good antioxidant and antibacterial effects. Studies have shown that the total phenolic and flavonoid content of citrus subgenus fruit peel extracts varies among different species. For example, the content of hesperidin is higher in sour orange peel extracts, while the content of rue naringin and diosmin is higher in sour orange peel extracts. These polyphenols extracts have potential applications in antioxidant, antibacterial, prevention and treatment of liver disease, inhibition of platelet coagulation, anti-atherosclerosis and so on.
3. Lemon extract
Lemon extract is rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals, as well as lemon bitters and other bioactive ingredients. Lemon extract has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anticancer and other pharmacological effects, can be used in food, health products, cosmetics and other fields. In addition, lemon extract also has the effect of refreshing the brain, relieve fatigue, promote digestion.
4. Sweet Orange Extract
Sweet orange extract is rich in flavonoids, vitamin C and other components, with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and other effects. Sweet orange extract can be used to improve skin condition, enhance immunity, promote digestion and so on. In the food industry, sweet orange extract is often used as food additives and natural preservatives.
5. Other Citrus Extracts
In addition to the above mentioned extracts, there are many other citrus plant extracts that have a wide range of application value. For example, bergamot extracts are rich in coumarin compounds, which are antidepressant, sedative and anti-inflammatory; citrus leaf extracts are rich in volatile oils and flavonoids, which are antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.