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| Product Name | Pine Bark Extract |
| Botanical Name | Pinus Pinaster |
| Part Used | Bark |
| Appearance | Brownish Yellow Powder |
| Specification | 4:1 10:1 Straight Powder Proanthocyanidins 40%-95% |
| Storage Period | 24 Months |
| Package | 1kg/bag 25kg/drum |
| Storage Conditions | Store in cool and dry places. Keep away from strong light and heat. |
| Description Pine bark extract comes from different types of pine trees. Commercial products are available under varying names, including pycnogeno-l, ProVens, Flavangenol, PineXol, Lady Prelox, Prelox, Oligopin, and Enzogenol. Studies show that pine bark might have some health benefits, but more research is necessary. Pine bark extract is a mixture of phytochemicals that come from various species of pine trees. This extract is sometimes called French pine, Maritime pine, pycnogeno-l, or French marine extract. There are over 100 species of pine trees, and extracts can come from any of these, though P. pinaster is the most common. This tree grows up to 30 meters and has reddish-brown bark, paired needles, and brown oval cones. People have used pine bark as medicine for a long time, typically to lower inflammation. Some reports suggest that early French explorers drank pine bark tea to prevent vitamin C deficiency, too. Today, you can find commercial pine bark extract in liquid or powder form. It's available in the form of a tablet, capsule, tincture, or skin product. Health Benefits Antioxidant activity Pine bark extract is rich in chemicals called procyanidins, which are a type of polyphenol with antioxidant properties. Antioxidants neutralize unstable molecules in the body that can cause cell damage and, eventually, cancer. Studies suggest that pine bark extract can deactivate harmful compounds and prevent the buildup of damaged proteins. Lowered inflammation Pine bark extract reduces inflammation by blocking the activity of inflammatory chemicals and enzymes. One study showed that taking pine bark extract by mouth blocked enzymes called cyclooxygenase (COX), which lowered levels of inflammation and pain. Researchers suggest that pycnogeno-l could also be helpful for inflammatory, autoimmune, or heart diseases. More research is necessary, though. Improved asthma symptoms Asthma is a long-term lung condition that causes inflammation in your airways. It often affects children and causes symptoms like wheezing, coughing, tightness, and trouble breathing. Randomized clinical trials, however, show that pine bark extract reduces asthma symptoms in children and similarly improves lung function in adults. Taking a daily dose by mouth with regular asthma medications might help lower rescue inhaler use in children. Reduced erectile dysfunction Erectile dysfunction occurs when you have trouble getting or keeping an erection. It can be caused by lack of blood flow, nerve damage, emotional factors, or other conditions, like diabetes, heart disease, or high blood pressure. In one clinical study, patients with mild to moderate erectile dysfunction took either a supplement of pycnogeno-l and amino acid l-arginine or a sugar pill (placebo). After 8 weeks, patients who had taken the pycnogeno-l had lower blood pressure and slightly higher testosteron levels than those who had not. They also said the hardness of their erection improved significantly, as did their satisfaction during sex. Another study using a pycnogeno-l and l-arginine treatment over the course of 6 months found similar results. It's hard to say that these results come from pycnogeno-l, though. Other studies show that l-arginine alone can improve erectile dysfunction and could be responsible for the effects seen in the studies. Treatment for chronic venous insufficiency Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a condition where the valves in the veins of your legs don't work well. Blood flows backward and pools, causing varicose veins, swelling, ulcers, and achy legs. It's not typically a serious condition, but it can be painful. Pine bark extract might help improve circulation. A few small studies have shown that pycnogeno-l taken by mouth over a few weeks to months can lower swelling and ulcers and improve symptoms of CVI. It might also lower feelings of heaviness in the legs. Reduced side effects of cancer treatment Chemotherapy and radiation can cause side effects like dryness in the mouth, as well as sores, nausea, vomiting, swelling, tiredness, and other symptoms. Early studies suggest that pine bark could help ease these symptoms. In a small study, patients receiving cancer treatments that lasted 10 days to 1 month took either 150 milligrams of pycnogeno-l or a sugar pill. Researchers then monitored their symptoms for 2 months. Those who took the pycnogeno-l displayed a marked improvement in terms of mouth and throat pain, dryness, sores, and dry eyes, suggesting that pine bark extract might reduce the side effects of cancer treatment. Reduced dark spots Pycnogeno-l might also promote healthy skin. Studies suggest that taking the extract by mouth helps to protect the skin from sun damage and also to boost skin elasticity and smoothness. Pycnogeno-l extracts can also reduce swelling and hyperpigmentation, suggesting that it might be an effective treatment for dark spots and melasm |
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