Pine Bark Extract

Brief Introduction

Pine bark extract is made from the bark of the maritime pine tree (Pinus pinaster), which contains naturally occurring chemicals called proanthocyanidins. The maritime pine is native to the western Mediterranean, with a range extending over Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, and Morocco. Pine bark extract is commonly sold under the brand name Pycnogenol. Pycnogenol is also the name of a group of compounds that contain proanthocyanidins taken from a number of natural sources, such as grape seeds (see Grapes) and other plants. In addition to the Pycnogenol brand, there are several other pine bark extract supplements available, which may use different types of pine bark and have different formulations. Pine bark extract is used for its antioxidant properties.

Detailed Product Description

1. Product name: Pine Bark Extract
2. Active ingredient: OPCs
3. Botanical source: Pinus massoniana Lamb
4. Biogenic origin: Wild in central and southern China
5. CAS NO.: Procyanidin B1:20315-25-7;  Procyanidin B2: 29106-49-8  
6. Specification: （OPC）：60%、90%、95%
7. Molecular formula: Procyanidin B1 Procyanidin B2   C30H26O12
8. Characters: copper brown powder
9. Solubility: soluble in water, alcohol, methanol, while not soluble in non-polar solvent.
10. Usage: Pharmaceuticals, healthcares

Main Functions

Taking Pine bark extract helps to limit free radicalspotentially harmful chemicals that are produced during the breakdown of foods in the body.

Preventing and treating a condition known as chronic venous insufficiency

Proanthocyanidins (or polyphenols) in Pine bark extract help keep veins and other blood vessels from leaking.

Pine bark extract has anti-inflammatory effects or have beneficial effects on circulation.

Pine bark extract may reduce the stickiness of platelets, also is found to constrict the blood vessels and increase blood flow.

From destroying bacterial invaders and cancer cells to relaying signals in the brain.

Pine bark extract affects the production of NO in the white blood cells called macrophages scavenger cells that spew out NO to destroy invading bacteria, viruses and cancer cells.

Pine bark extract is beneficial for immune system, Pine bark extract suppresses the production of NO (nitric oxide) and thus limits the collateral damage resulting from immune  system attacks on viral and bacterial invaders. Excess NO has been linked to inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis and Alzheimers disease.

Packing &Storage Condition

Storage: Store in cool & dry place, Keep away from strong light and heat.

Shelf life: 24Months when properly stored.

Packing: 25/kg paper drum and two plastic-bags inside