[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 is a presentation given at the 57th Annual Meeting of the Society for Economic Botany, hosted at Pine Mountain Settlement School in Kentucky, USA from June 5th-9th, 2016.

TITLE
Ethnobotanical discovery of plants and fungi with antibacterial activity against Propionibacterium acnes

AUTHORS
Quave, Cassandra [1], Nelson, Kate [2], Lyles, James [3], Li, Tracy [4], Addie-Noye, Eugenia [4], Tyler, Paula [4], Saitta, Alessandro [5].
1 – Emory University School of Medicine, Dermatology, 615 Michael St., Whitehead 105L, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
2 – Emory University School of Medicine, Dermatology, 615 Michael St., Whitehead 115, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
3 – Emory University, Human Health, 1557 Dickey Drive, Anthropology 306, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
4 – Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA
5 – Università degli Studi di Palermo, Palermo, Italy

ABSTRACT
Acne vulgaris is a common skin disorder that affects more than 85% of teenagers. Propionibacterium acnes is implicated in its pathogenesis, and like many other bacteria, is subject to emerging trends in antibiotic resistance. Novel therapies are in high demand. The aim of this study was to identify new leads for future pre-clinical development from herbal skin remedies used in Italy. We screened a unique natural product library composed of extracts from medicinal and randomly collected plants and fungi from the Mediterranean for growth-inhibitory and anti-biofilm activity in P. acnes. Evaluation of 157 extracts from 10 fungi and 58 plants led to the identification of crude extracts from seven species exhibiting growth inhibitory activity (MICs from 64-256 μg mL-1) and one with biofilm eradication activity (MBEC of 256 μg mL-1). None of these species, with the exception of Sweet Chestnut, have ever been reported for activity against P. acnes. All active extracts were examined for cytotoxicity against an immortalized line of human keratinocytes (HaCaT), and while most were non-toxic, one fungal species was toxic at the same concentration required for its anti-acne activity (IC50=256 μg mL-1). Comparison of these extracts to natural product standards by HPLC revealed the presence of chlorogenic acid, p-coumaric acid, ellagic acid, gallic acid and tannic acid. The compound responsible for toxicity in the bioactive fungal sample was determined by LC-FTMS to be polyporic acid. Species used in the traditional medicine for skin infections and inflammations exhibited significantly greater growth inhibitory activity than those with no reported topical application, suggesting that herbal remedies remain an untapped source for discovery efforts aimed at development of new therapeutics and cosmeceuticals for acne.

Christian G. Krueger – CEO of Complete Phytochemical Solutions describes cranberry fruit constituents such as; juice, seeds, skins, oil, fiber, protein and polyphenols. The term Polyphenol ‘fingerprint’ is introduced as a means to authenticate, standardize and evaluate efficacy of various classes of compounds such as proanthocyanidins (PAC), anthocyanins and flavonols.

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