EXTRACTS OF CITRUS AURANTIUM VAR. BERGAMIA, COMBINATIONS THEREOF AND FORMULATIONS CONTAINING THEM

摘要

The present invention relates to a novel extract of Citrus aurantium var. bergamia obtainable from the aerial parts of the plant, in particular the leaves, branches and bark. The extract according to the invention has a content of neoeriocitrin and oligomeric catechin procyanidins greater than that of the known extracts obtained from the fruit. The extract is useful for the prevention and treatment of dyslipidaemia, hyperglycaemia, vascular inflammation and hepatic steatosis, optionally in combination with other extracts.