[Latin Name]  Pinus pinaster.

[Specification] OPC ≥ 95%

[Appearance] Red brown fine powder

Plant Part Used: Bark

[Particle size] 80Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is Pine bark?]

Pine bark, botanical name Pinus pinaster, is a maritime pine native to southwest France that also grows in countries along the western Mediterranean.  Pine bark contains a number of beneficial compounds that are extracted from the bark in a way that doesn’t destroy or damage the tree.

[How does it work?]

What gives pine bark extract its notoriety as a powerful ingredient and super antioxidant is that it’s loaded with oligomeric proanthocyanidin compounds, OPCs for short. The same ingredient can be found in grape seeds, the skin of peanuts and witch hazel bark. But what makes this miracle ingredient so amazing?

While OPCs found in this extract are mostly known for their antioxidant-producing benefits, these amazing compounds exude antibacterial, antiviral, anticarcinogenic, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties. Pine bark extract can help reduce muscle soreness and may help improve conditions relating to poor circulation, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, diabetes, ADHD, female reproductive issues, skin, erectile dysfunction, eye disease and sports stamina.

Seems like it must be pretty amazing, but let’s look closer. The list goes on a bit further, as the OPCs in this extract may “inhibit lipid peroxidation, platelet aggregation, capillary permeability and fragility, and to affect enzyme systems,” which basically means it may be a natural treatment for many serious health conditions, such as stroke and heart disease.

[Function]

1. Lowers Glucose Levels, Improving Diabetic Symptoms
2. Helps Prevent Hearing Loss and Balance
3. Staves Off Infections
4. Protects the Skin from Ultraviolet Exposure
5. Decreases Erectile Dysfunction
6. Reduces Inflammation
7.  Helps Increase Athletic Performance

This time of year many of us bring out family recipes for cookies, fudge and other desserts to make for family and friends. Why not try something different that could be healthier, at least in small portions?
Dark chocolate bark with cranberries, pistachios and coconut is easy to make and filled with what many nutrition experts call “superfoods”.
Dark chocolate is rich in flavonoids, antioxidants that have been shown to lower blood pressure, improve blood flow, and boost overall heart health. Choose chocolate that is at least 70 percent cacao or cocoa to optimize the antioxidant power and health benefits.
Cranberries are rich in plant antioxidants that fight cancer.
Pistachios are a naturally cholesterol-free snack high in fiber and protein. Plus, a one-ounce serving of these nuts has almost as much potassium as a small banana.
Use dehydrated, shredded coconut adds fiber to your meals. The coconut contains iron, a mineral important for healthy circulation and tissue maintenance.
Dark Chocolate, Cranberry, Pistachio Bark
2 10 oz. bags of dark chocolate morsels
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup shelled pistachios
1/4 cup shredded coconut
Directions:
Melt the chocolate in the microwave a little bit at a time or place over boiling water in a double boiler.
Pour melted chocolate into a shallow 8 inch pan and spread to edges.
Add the vanilla extract, cranberries, pistachios and coconut. Slightly mix.
Place the bark in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
Remove from pan and serve.
Can also add more cranberries, pistachios and coconut to top of bark.

Biene beim Sammeln von Propolis an alter, propolisüberzogener Beute: abnagen der Propolis, zerkauen und zusammenrollen der Propolis und anschließendes Ankleben der Propolis mit dem mittleren Bein an das Hinterbein. Dabei führt sie die verarbeitete Propolis unter ihrem Körper entlang zum hinteren Bein.