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What 95% Proanthocyanidins Actually Means

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  The peanut skin (the thin reddish-brown skin surrounding the peanut kernel) can contain proanthocyanidins—a class of polyphenolic compounds—in naturally high levels . When a supplier offers 95% proanthocyanidins , they are selling a highly refined extract that sits at the upper end of the concentration spectrum; top suppliers target a purity of 95% . Most standard peanut skin extracts hover at lower concentration levels for general use. To reach 95% purity, the extract must undergo a rigorous multi-stage process: starting with the collection of fresh peanut skins, followed by drying, milling, multiple rounds of solvent extraction using water or ethanol, and finally a concentration and spray-drying cycle to produce the finished powder . Each step adds cost, but the result is an ingredient with significantly higher potency and lower levels of inert material. The “UV” in the specification refers to UV-Vis spectrophotometry, a standard analytical method used to verify proanthocyanidi...

St. John’s wort – Hypericum perforatum extract – a herb known from ancient times

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St. John’s wort is one of the most common medicinal plants in the country and famous among the people. When it blooms, its golden-yellow flowers, like a bonfire, “exhale” the life-giving rays of the sun, envelop the meadows, and make them garlands. This plant is widely known in herbal medicine. For thousands of years, all nations, different segments of the population have used the valuable properties of  Hypericum perforatum extract . There was a belief among the people that St. John’s wort was “a weapon against witches and devils,” and therefore the grass was given sonorous names: “God’s grass,” “God’s mercy.” Until now, among the doctors, there is a perception that this plant makes people so bright, so joyful, as they swallowed the sun. Modern science can explain these wonderful properties of a plant. There is a statement that these substances are capable of returning the harmony of rhythmic balance to a person. Thus, in the light of modern research,  Hypericum perforat...

with antiviral and immune-stimulant properties

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Echinacea, already used by American Indians, is one of the protagonists of modern herbal medicine: it is very useful against inflammation, colds and skin abrasions Perennial plant of the family of the Compositae, the  Echinacea polyphenol , is native to the temperate regions of North America. There are many different species, but those most used in herbal medicine are Echinacea purpurae, Echinacea pallida (which have the approval of use in the medical field) and Echinacea Angustifolia (whose use is only proven in the herbal field). Known for centuries, Echinacea was already used for therapeutic purposes by the South American Dakota Indians. The magical plant par excellence, the Echinacea, was used by the shamans of the North American tribes, as a remedy for numerous problems. In the form of compresses to heal wounds and treat snake and scorpion bites, but also as a decoction to heal gonorrhea and syphilis. In modern times, the pharmacological properties empirically attributed by th...

What is the extract of Echinacea purpurea?

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Echinacea is an herb that is very popular for use with colds and flu. Echinacea was used for centuries by Native Americans before the arrival of European explorers. In the 1800s, uses of Echinacea took off in the United States and grass became popular in Europe as well. Echinacea is used in many Western countries, as it is believed that the herb promotes the health of the immune system and minimizes some of the symptoms of the disease. Echinacea or purple cone-flower is a perennial plant of North America that is indigenous to the central plains where it grows in embankments of roads, meadows, fields and in dry, open forests. It is also known as snake root, The application of Echinacea purpurea extract-  Echinacea polyphenol Applied in the pharmaceutical field, Echinacea purpurea extract is mainly used as a raw material in the prevention of cancer, such as breast cancer, prostate cancer and colon cancer. Applied in the health care product field, Echinacea purpurea powder extra...

with antiviral and immune-stimulant properties

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Echinacea, already used by American Indians, is one of the protagonists of modern herbal medicine: it is very useful against inflammation, colds and skin abrasions Perennial plant of the family of the Compositae, the  Echinacea polyphenol , is native to the temperate regions of North America. There are many different species, but those most used in herbal medicine are Echinacea purpurae, Echinacea pallida (which have the approval of use in the medical field) and Echinacea Angustifolia (whose use is only proven in the herbal field). Known for centuries, Echinacea was already used for therapeutic purposes by the South American Dakota Indians. The magical plant par excellence, the Echinacea, was used by the shamans of the North American tribes, as a remedy for numerous problems. In the form of compresses to heal wounds and treat snake and scorpion bites, but also as a decoction to heal gonorrhea and syphilis. In modern times, the pharmacological properties empirically attributed by th...

Chicoric acid for HIV and Immunity Power Booster

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The chicory plant is known to provide numerous benefits that have been useful for centuries. While the leaves of the plant are using as salad during the celebrations, the roots act as a liver and blood cleanser. In the modern times, the ground roasted tap roots are still there and used as a substitute for flavoring the coffee. In fact, chicory roots are also one of the richest insulin source, a complex that is indigestible sugar and a good source of soluble fiber as well. By the era of the 20 th  century, the researches started to identify the chicoric acid that is found in the chicoric leaves. It was found to successfully fight viruses. However, the benefits were not over here. At that time, there was little interest in the medicinal benefits of the chicoric acid and people assumed it to be the God’s gift in the form of blue flowers. Recent researches which are focused on a new class of HIV drugs called integrase inhibitors can provide a forum for chicoric-cyclic acid, in par...

Echinacea Purpurea Extract Chicoric acid helps in Phytotherapy

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Chicoric acid is found in basil, dark green lettuce, chicory root and dandelion, and is one of the main phenolic compounds of echinacea. Studies have shown that chicoric acid can be protective against pain, inflammation, oxidation, diabetes, liver disease and Alzheimer's disease. Chicory, what exactly is it? Originally from Africa and Europe, chicory is a small wild plant close to dandelion with flowers that range from blue to pink color, depending on the position of the sun. Of a rather unfortunate aspect, it is found almost everywhere in the USA and elsewhere. It can in the eyes of some take the image of an invasive plant in the same way as its neighbor the dandelion. However, it is beneficial in phytotherapy, where both its aerial parts and its root are used. There are valuable nutrients such as tannins, sugars, and insulin with a pre-biotic effect. The benefits of chicoric acid on our health. Chicory is primarily a purifying plant with a detoxifying effect. It is commonly used ...