Pinus Massoniana L. - none

Latin Name: Pinus Massoniana L.
Part of Plant Used: Bark
Source of Plant: China
Active Ingredients: Proanthocyanidins (monomers, oligomers, polymers)
Molecular Formula: C30H26O12 (Dimmer)
Molecular Weight: 578 (Dimer)
Appearance: Deep Rose Red Powder
Testing Method: UV
Functions:
1. Extending the lifetime of vitamin C in the body, prolonging its beneficial effects as an antioxidant;
2. Helping Vitamin C work well in the brain. Vitamin C is needed for the synthesis of the neurotransmitters norepinephirine, dopamine and serotonin, which are involved with ADD;
3. Suppressing the production of NO (nitric oxide) and thus limits the collateral damage resulting from immune system attacks on viral and bacterial invaders. Excess NO has been linked to inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis and Alzheimer's disease;
4. Preventing and treating a condition known as chronic venous insufficiency;
5. Being effective for slowing retinopathy;
6. Lowering blood levels of LDL ("bad") cholesterol moderately;
7. Relieving abdominal pain for women with endometriosis;
8. Improving concentration and reducing restless behavior for the children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD);
9. Injecting pine bark extract produced significant reductions in blood sugar levels. Taking orally pine bark extract has also shown slight antidiabetic effects;
10. Fighting aging and restoring wrinkled skin.