Barley Grass Powder

Key Words: Organic barley grass powder；Barley grass juice powder

[Latin Name] Hordeum vulgare L.

[Plant Source] Barley Grass

[Solubility] Free soluble in water

[Appearance] Green fine powder

Plant Part Used: Grass

[Particle size]100 Mesh-200Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Pesticide residue] EC396-2005, USP 34, EP 8.0, FDA

[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 Barley ?]

Barley is an annual grass. Barley grass is the leaf of the barley plant, as opposed to the grain. It is capable of growing in a wide range of climatic conditions. Barley grass has greater nutritional value if harvested at a young age.

[How does it work?]

The fiber in barley might lower cholesterol and blood pressure in people with high cholesterol. Barley may also reduce blood sugar and insulin levels. Barley seems to slow stomach emptying. This could help keep blood sugar stable and create a sensation of being full, which might help to control appetite.

[Function]

1. Improves energy naturally

2. Rich in antioxidants

3. Improves digestion & regularity

4. Alkalizes the internal body

5. Helps rebuild the immune system

6. Provides raw building blocks for hair, skin and nails

7. Contains detoxification and cleansing properties

8. Contains anti-inflammatory ingredients

9. Promotes clear thinking

10. Has anti-aging properties

Pycnogenol® is a unique natural health ingredient

Unique Source

Pycnogenol® is extracted from the bark of mono-species pine trees grown exclusively in Les Landes de Gascogne forest in southwest France. The forest is unspoiled and natural, with no pesticides, no herbicides. The premium quality of Pycnogenol® components comes from the fact the bark is not subject to seasonal variations, unlike other plants, which makes it an ideal botanical source. The Pycnogenol® extraction process is patented, and complies with the highest quality standards. The manufacturing plant is GMP(1) compliant, and the production process does not include any toxic solvent.

Unique Composition

Pycnogenol® is a naturally programmed combination with constant proportions of procyanidins, bioflavonoids and organic acids, which offer amazing natural properties. Pycnogenol® unique blend of active compounds has four basic properties — it’s a powerful antioxidant, acts as a natural anti-inflammatory, helps generate collagen and hyaluronic acid, and aids in the production of endothelial nitric oxide which helps to dilate blood vessels.

Unique Science

Pycnogenol® is scientific evidences based and proprietary extract, which is protected by several U.S. and international patents. The ingredient is Kosher certified, Halal and “self-affirmed” GRAS(2) for applications in functional foods and beverages. To know more about the science of Pycnogenol® go to the Science section of our website.

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Effects of inbreeding and herbivory over generations in Horsenettle (Solanum carolinense L). Co-authors: Sarah Scanlon, Mark Mescher, Consuelo Demoraes and Andrew G. Stephenson

The effects of inbreeding depression are reported to be stronger in species that typically outcross than in species that typically self (Johnston and Schoen, 1996); moreover, the effects of inbreeding can vary among families within populations (Dudash et al., 1997). However, there is little information regarding the long-term effects of inbreeding depression in wild plant populations across multiple generations under natural conditions. This study investigated differences between inbred and outbred progeny from 8 maternal families of Horsenettle (Solanum carolinense L) in fitness, susceptibility to herbivory, and production of new sprouts. Sixteen plants—one inbred and one outbred progeny from each family—all carrying a different combination of self incompatibility alleles (Variants of the Polymorphic S locus) were planted in each of 2 fields in 2008, and data on fruit number, seeds per fruit, and overall fitness was collected. After the first growing season, plants overwintered and new sprouts emerged in early summer 2009. Data on time of sprouting, number of sprouts, leaf damage, and number of fruits, seeds/fruit and overall fitness was collected for the second generation. To examine how herbivory differentially affected the fitness of inbred and outbred progenies, one of the fields was sprayed with the contact insecticide Carbaryl 0.05% four times during the growing season. Genomic DNA was extracted and amplified from leaf samples of the new sprouts and self incompatibility alleles were identified to determine parentage. We found that (1) outbreds (both parents and second generation sprouts) produced significantly higher number of fruits and seeds, and had better fitness than inbreds, (2) outbred parents produced significantly higher numbers of new sprouts in the second generation and their sprouts germinated at least 2-3 days earlier, (3) both inbreds and outbreds from the sprayed field produced higher number of fruits and seeds, but (4) herbivory had a greater impact on the fruit production and fitness of outbred progeny.