[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

Recipe – Sweet Spicy Pumpkin Seeds
INGREDIENTS:
●1 cup raw cleaned whole pumpkin seeds
●1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
●1/8 teaspoon chili powder
●1 teaspoon white sugar
●1 tablespoon olive oil
●1 tablespoon white sugar

The recipe is here! https://www.maangchi.com/recipe/heukimjajuk

Ingredients:

2 tbs toasted black sesame seeds
3 tbs sweet rice flour
1½ cup water
½ ts salt
for garnish:

a dried jujube with the pit taken removed
a few pumpkin seeds
Directions:

Toast sesame seeds

Put the black sesame seeds into a strainer and scrub them under running water.
Drain the seeds and put them in a thick bottomed pan or pot. Stir with a wooden spoon over medium high heat for a few minutes.
When the sesame seeds start popping, lower the heat. Keep stirring until they’re crispy.
Make porridge

Blend the toasted black sesame seeds with ½ cup of water for 1 minute until the mixture is smooth.
Add 1 cup of water to the mix and blend it again for another minute.
Put 3 tbs of sweet rice flour into a thick bottomed pot. Mix in the sesame mixture with a wooden spoon.
Bring to a boil. Keep stirring over medium high heat for about 2 to 3 minutes until it bubbles.
Lower the heat to a simmer. Keep stirring for 3 to 5 minutes. The porridge will thin out a little and become shiny.
Add ½ ts salt and mix it well. Transfer to a serving bowl.
Garnish with a jujube and pumpkin seeds (or pine nuts) and serve warm.