Pine bark extracts is made from the bark of the maritime pine tree called Landes. It contains naturally occurring chemicals called proanthocyanidins. Pine bark extract is used for its antioxidant properties.
It is very easy to use hot water and pressure to extract OPC from pine bark. pycnogenol is just one of the brand names of pine bark extract ingredients. Other better product is FrenchGlory brand. http://www.opc-1-2-3.com/opc-pinebark-extract.html
Pine bark extract is available in health food stores as powder and capsules. For prevention and general health, a daily dosage of 50 mg (1-2 capsules) is recommended.
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Researchers have termed the group of antioxidants found in pine bark extract oligomeric proanthocyanidins, or OPCs for short. OPCs (also referred to as PCOs) are some of the most powerful antioxidants available.
I wouldn't recommend taking Pine Bark Extract if you are allergic to it. I have had an allergy to Pine Bark for 20 years and unknowingly took a supplement that included Pine Bark. I took two capsules of the supplement and the next day immediately broke out in hives. The hives lasted for about four weeks. It has something to do with the Immune System - causing it to work overtime and create the hives for no reason.
Willow tree bark contains Salicylic acid. Aspirin is acetate of salicylic acid.
make tea out of it and expect a fall in blood sugar level
There are two ways to repel carpenter bees. The first is to spray the tree with citrus extract, and the second is to spray with almond oil or extract.
I am trying to dye with iron bark. not having much luck getting colour .Is there something special I should be putting in to extract reds thanks Julie
you have to get a lobster to bite the tree then suck the bark off then squeeze a banana over it
The pain reliever in willow bark is Salicylic acid. If it is concentrated too much it can cause ulcers. The most common way of extracting the pain reliever is to steep the shredded bark in hot water to make a tea.