[Latin Name]  Pinus pinaster.

[Specification] OPC ≥ 95%

[Appearance] Red brown fine powder

Plant Part Used: Bark

[Particle size] 80Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[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 Pine bark?]

Pine bark, botanical name Pinus pinaster, is a maritime pine native to southwest France that also grows in countries along the western Mediterranean.  Pine bark contains a number of beneficial compounds that are extracted from the bark in a way that doesn’t destroy or damage the tree.

[How does it work?]

What gives pine bark extract its notoriety as a powerful ingredient and super antioxidant is that it’s loaded with oligomeric proanthocyanidin compounds, OPCs for short. The same ingredient can be found in grape seeds, the skin of peanuts and witch hazel bark. But what makes this miracle ingredient so amazing?

While OPCs found in this extract are mostly known for their antioxidant-producing benefits, these amazing compounds exude antibacterial, antiviral, anticarcinogenic, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic properties. Pine bark extract can help reduce muscle soreness and may help improve conditions relating to poor circulation, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, diabetes, ADHD, female reproductive issues, skin, erectile dysfunction, eye disease and sports stamina.

Seems like it must be pretty amazing, but let’s look closer. The list goes on a bit further, as the OPCs in this extract may “inhibit lipid peroxidation, platelet aggregation, capillary permeability and fragility, and to affect enzyme systems,” which basically means it may be a natural treatment for many serious health conditions, such as stroke and heart disease.

[Function]

1. Lowers Glucose Levels, Improving Diabetic Symptoms
2. Helps Prevent Hearing Loss and Balance
3. Staves Off Infections
4. Protects the Skin from Ultraviolet Exposure
5. Decreases Erectile Dysfunction
6. Reduces Inflammation
7.  Helps Increase Athletic Performance

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Many people enjoy grapes when they are in season, as they are a healthy and nutritious fruit. They’re one of the most easily available fruits, too, and easy to transport and eat, which makes them perfect for lunches. One of the most healthful aspects of these fruits, however, is missing from most of the grocery store varieties, and that is the seed.

Grape seeds have powerful antioxidants known as OPCs, which stands for Oligomeric Proanthocyanidin Complexes. Since it’s less common to find grapes that still contain the seeds in the store, you can get these OPCs and other beneficial compounds in grape seed extract. And you might be interested to know that the American muscadine grape is more powerful than European grapes, and has more health benefits.

The benefits of grape seed extract is primarily antioxidant based. The OPCs in this extract are 20 times greater than is found in Vitamin E, and 50 times greater than in Vitamin C. This type of antioxidant is essential in the formation of collagen, which is the substance that keeps tissues soft and elastic. Collagen is important in vibrant, youthful skin, cell longevity, and flexibility.

Since collagen is so necessary for pain free joint mobility, using grape seed extract can be a way to slow the stiffness associated with arthritis, and can help improve overall flexibility and strength of these joints.

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Arachivitta Sambar is one of the most popular recipes on Nandita’s blog and today she shows us how to make arachavitta sambar at home for festive seasons. This recipe will help you master the steps & learn how to cook arachuvitta/pumpkin sambar at home.

NGREDIENTS
Tightly packed tamarind 1/8 cup (2 tbsp)
Boiling water 1/2 cup
Dry tur dal (tuvaram paruppu) 1/3 cup
Cubed and cooked pumpkin 1-2 cups
Salt 1 tsp

For masala
Cooking oil 1/4 tsp or a few drops
Dried red chillies 4
Chana dal (kadalai paruppu) 1 tbsp
Coriander seeds (dhania seeds) 1.5 tbsps
Fenugreek seeds (vendhayam) 1/4 tsp
LG asafoetida chunk 1/8tsp
Curry leaves 1 sprig
Desiccated coconut (optional) 1/4 cup

For tempering: Cooking oil 2 tsps
Mustard seeds 1/4-1/2 tsp
Curry leaves 1 sprig
Red chilli 1
Asafoetida powder pinch

Read more at: https://www.saffrontrail.com/the-ultimate-guide-and-recipe-for-the-perfect-tambrahm-sambar

If you don’t have time to make Arachuvitta Sambar, Nandita has a recipe of quick sambar. She gives quick tips and shortcuts to make sambar quickly at home.
Here’s the recipe: https://goo.gl/kNGpoq

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