Pine bark extract
Pine bark extract Latin Name: Pinus Massoniana Lamb/ Pinus elliottii Specification: 95% Proanthocyanidins 80% polyphenols Active ingredient: OPCs Biogenic origin: Wild in central and southern China Test Method: UV Part of Used: Bark Appearance: Red Brown powder Description: Pine bark extract is made from the bark of the maritime pine tree (Pinus pinaster), which contains naturally occurring chemicals called proanthocyanidins. Early studies have shown possible benefits in reducing swelling from a circulation disorder called chronic venous insufficiency. Other early studies have suggested it may help lower blood sugar in some diabetic patients. Laboratory studies have indicated pine bark extract may have some antioxidant properties. 95 % OPC is a substance extracted from pine bark. Stripping bark from the trees is collected, and gentle extraction. It contains known as OPCs (procyanidin oligomers) compounds. Since France scientist Dr jieke·maisikaili in 1947, si...