Product Information |
Product name |
Pinus massoniana lamb; Pine bark extract; Procyanidins ; Proanthocyanidins B1 B3 |
CAS No. |
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Molecular Formula |
C30H26O12 |
Molecular Weight |
578.52 |
Quality Standard |
95% OPC |
Appearance |
Reddish brown fine powder |
COA of Pine bark extract |
ITEM |
SPECIFICATION |
RESULTS |
Appearance |
Reddish brown fine powder |
Conforms |
Odor |
Characteristic |
Conforms |
Taste |
Characteristic |
Conforms |
Mesh size |
90% through 80 mesh |
Conforms |
Physical&Chemical |
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Proanthocyanidins by UV |
≥95.0% |
98.19% |
Bulk density |
0.35~0.55g/ml |
0.48g/ml |
Tapped density |
0.45~0.65g/ml |
0.52g/ml |
Loss on drying |
≤ 5.0% |
3.4% |
Total Ash |
≤ 5.0% |
Conforms |
Residual solvents |
Meets USP requirements |
Conforms |
Pesticides |
Meets USP requirements |
Conforms |
Aflatoxins |
Meets USP requirements |
Conforms |
Heavy metal Profile |
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Heavy metal |
<10ppm |
Conforms |
Pb |
<1ppm |
Conforms |
As |
<1ppm |
Conforms |
Hg |
<0.1ppm |
Conforms |
Cd |
<1ppm |
Conforms |
Microbiological profile: |
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Total plate count |
<1000Cfu/g |
Conforms |
Yeasts and molds |
<100Cfu/g |
Conforms |
Coliforms |
Negative |
Negative |
E.coli |
Negative |
Negative |
Salmonella |
Negative/25g |
Negative |
Staphylococcus aureus |
Negative/10g |
Negative |
Usage |
What is Pine Bark Extract?
Pine bark extract, polyphenols from pine bark, the
principal active ingredients of which are low molecular polymers of
proanthocyanidins which amounts to more than 95%. It is reddish brown powder, a
kind of strong antioxidation agent, killing free radicals and absorbing UV
radiation effectively used in dietary supplement health care products and
cosmetics.
How does polyphenols works?
pinus massoniana bark extract has been used for a variety of chronic conditions that involve inflammation, but larger studies are needed. Pycnogenol is derived from the bark of the French maritime pine tree. Preliminary studies suggest it may improve inflammatoryconditions and skin disorders because of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but other studies are mixed on whether it benefits cardiovascular health. Large-scale studies are needed to establish the safety and effectiveness of pycnogenol in the treatment of chronic disorders.
Function of Pine Bark Extract :
1.Cardiovascular diseases
Help strengthen the strength of capillaries, arteries and veins
2.Aging/Alzheimer's disease
Inhibit the damage of free radicals to the brain tissue, it can effectively
prevent and improve Alzheimer's disease.
3.Skin care
Protect the skin from excess UV radiation and free radical damage
4.Anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory and
anti-allergic
Free radicals play an important role in the process of tumor formation, and
OPCs have anti-cancer effects.
5.Improve eyesight
Relief blurring of vision