A preliminary study on Haitian plant use revealed that Citrus aurantium (Rutaceae), common name “zorange si” was utilized in a wide variety of ways. Citrus aurantium was found to be used medicinally to treat colds, fevers, hepatic disorders, gall bladder problems, rheumatism, epilepsy, emotional shock, bruising internally and externally, skin blemishes and digestive problems. The sour orange was also found to be considered valuable in food preparation, agriculture, construction and voodoo. Our study ofCitrus aurantium provides evidence for continued traditional use of plants in Haiti.

I. M. H. Al-Khatib

Papers

Phytochemical investigation of the flowers of Citrus aurantium.