Product description
Pine bark extract is made from the bark of the maritime pine tree (Pinus pinaster), which contains naturally occurring chemicals called proanthocyanidins. Early studies have shown possible benefits in reducing swelling from a circulation disorder called chronic venous insufficiency. Other early studies have suggested it may help lower blood sugar in some diabetic patients. Laboratory studies have indicated pine bark extract may have some antioxidant proper
ITEM | SPECIFICATION | TEST METHOD |
Appearance | Fine powder | Visual |
Color | Brown to red brown | Visual |
Odor | Characteristic | Sensory |
Taste | Characteristic | Sensory |
Physical&Chemical | ||
Identification | Complies to the standard | TLC |
Proanthocyanidins | ≥95.0% | UV |
Particle size | NLT 95% through 80mesh | USP38<786> |
Bulk density | 0.35~0.55g/ml | USP38<616> |
Tapped density | 0.45~0.65g/ml | USP38<616> |
Loss on drying | ≤ 5.0% | USP38<731> |
Total Ash | ≤ 5.0% | USP38<561> |
Residual solvents | Meets USP requirements | USP38<476> |
Pesticides | Meets USP requirements | USP38<561> |
Aflatoxins | Meets USP requirements | USP38<561> |
Heavy metal Profile | ||
Heavy metal | <10ppm | AAS |
Pb | <1ppm | AAS |
As | <1ppm | AAS |
Hg | <0.1ppm | AAS |
Cd | <1ppm | AAS |
Microbiological profile: | ||
Total plate count | <1000Cfu/g | GB 4789.2 |
Yeasts and molds | <100Cfu/g | GB 4789.15 |
Coliforms | Negative/g | GB 4789.3 |
E.coli | Negative/g | GB 4789.38 |
Salmonella | Negative/25g | GB 4789.4 |
Staphylococcus aureus | Negative/10g | GB 4789.10 |
1. Applied in health products field , it's made into capsule. It has already become one of the ten salable natural plant extract products and owns the reputation of "natural health.
2. Applied in food field, it can be used as food supplement;
3. Applied in cosmetic field, as the effective factor it was made into aqua or ointment cosmetics, which has the effect of firming skin, anti-wrinkle, and curing freckle.
*pure pine bark extract benefits for skin
Pine bark extract is an antioxidant that stimulates collagen production. Collagen gives skin elasticity, but the amount produced decreases with age. This collagen-boosting effect has prompted skincare manufacturers to incorporate pine bark extractinto many anti-aging products.