[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

Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon yesterday inaugurated the Lao PDR’s own national Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) on unexploded ordnance (UXO) during the ongoing Asean Summits.

The SDGs have been drawn up by the United Nations as targets for developing countries.

Goal No. 18, which relates specifically to Laos, is �Lives safe from UXO; remove the UXO obstacle to national development�
The logo shows, on a red background, a disabled person walking away from cluster munitions on a crutch, towards an empowered, self-reliant future.

At the SDG 18 launch yesterday, which was attended by high-ranking Lao officials and the UN Resident Coordinator, representatives of UN agencies and donor representatives, a renewed commitment was expressed for a future safe from UXO in the Lao PDR, and for dignified lives for all UXO survivors, many of whom have life-long needs.

Speaking at the event, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said �More than half of the casualties caused by UXO in the Lao PDR in recent years have been children, most often young boys.�

�With SDG 18, we aim to put an end to this horrible trend, once and for all. The socio-economic impact of UXO contamination means that people lack confidence in the safety of their land, which in turn has negative impacts on the income of rural farmers and their families and inhibits the development of the whole country.�

�I welcome the government’s commitment to free its people from UXO, with a powerful tool like a national SDG which will make sure efforts are coordinated for full impact,� he said. Ban Ki-moon added that with the implementation of the SDGs, the United Nations is delivering on its promise to leave no one behind. He acknowledged the support of national institutions, development partners and civil society organisations, which are all crucial for the implementation of the SDGs in the Lao PDR.

Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith stressed the ambitious targets that come with SDG18, saying �Our government, through SDG 18, will make sure that UXO is cleared to the extent possible by 2030, in high-risk areas, which are often the poorest areas of the country.�

�We will also focus on ensuring that all survivors receive the support they need to lead dignified lives. For us to be successful we rely on a joint effort,� he added. As a first step in implementing SDG 18, the Lao government is planning to carry out a comprehensive national survey of UXO contamination, which will help to target clearance work in high-risk areas and reduce the number of casualties.

SDG 18 is the newest addition to a set of 17 globally agreed goals which form the core of a new sustainable development agenda that came into effect at the beginning of the year, according to press release from the United Nations in the Lao PDR. The Lao PDR, together with all other 192 UN member states, endorsed the SDGs at the General Assembly in New York in September 2015 and has since made inroads in incorporating them into national plans and policies.

The SDGs aim to end poverty, fight injustice and inequality and tackle climate change by 2030, thus advancing the globe onto a sustainable development path. The Lao PDR decided to further address its legacy from the Indochina War (1964-1973) by creating its own SDG on UXO, whose targets aim to reduce casualties, address the needs of victims and clear the country in a way that most benefits the poorest parts of the population, the UN press release reported.

The Lao PDR has also been a leading advocate for the Convention on Cluster Munitions, an international agreement which entered into force in 2010, obliging State Parties to clear contaminated areas, destroy stockpiles and provide assistance to victims of cluster munitions accidents.

By Times Reporters
(Latest Update September 8, 2016)

Abdominal Bloating Isn’t So Serious. It Is A Condition Wherein The Belly Appears To Be Swollen (Distended) And You Always Feel Tight And Full, Either You Eat That Much Or Not.
Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Abdominal Bloating:
1. Fennel Seed To Treat Bloating
Fennel Seed Work As A Wonder When Suffering From Digestive Problem Like Abdominal Bloating Due To Its Carminative, Pain-Reducing Property, Diuretic And Anti Microbial Property.
• Chewing Of Fennel Seed Is Beneficial After A Meal Or Hot Fennel Tea Works Great When Suffering From Abdominal Bloating.
• Put Fennel Seed powder In Boiling Water, Cover And Keep It Aside And Drink It After Cooling It.

2. Ginger- An Effective Remedy For Abdominal Bloating
Ginger Contains Active Ingredients Such As Gingerol And Shogaols Which Are Pungent Compounds That Are Helpful In Reducing The Inflammation Caused In The Intestine And Relaxing The Intestinal Muscle.
• Put 5 To 6 Julienne Ginger Into A Cup, Add Honey Or Lemon Juice And Then Pour Some Hot Boiling Water Into It. Cover And Keep Aside For About Ten Minutes And Drink It.
3. Peppermint Provides Relief From Bloated Feeling in the Abdomen
There Are Certain Compounds In Peppermint That Relaxes The Smooth Muscles In The Stomach By Helping The Food To Pass Through The Stomach Easily And Quickly.
• It Helps To Relieve Spasms In The Gastrointestinal Tract, Bile Duct And Gall Bladder.
• You Can Chew On Fresh Peppermint Leaves For Relief From Bloating Or Can Make Peppermint Tea By Boiling The Leaves For 10 To 15 Mins And Drink It.
4. Pumpkin- To Prevent Abdominal Bloating:
Pumpkin Happens To Be Helpful In Preventing Abdominal Bloating. It Contains Vitamin A, Fiber And Potassium Which Is Helpful In Digestion.
• A Cup Of Pumpkin In Your Meal Is Good And Helpful For Proper Digestion And Prevents Abdominal Bloating.
• Steam It Or Bake It Or Broil Or Include It In Your Daily Cooking, Pumpkin Is Good For Abdominal Bloating.
Tips To Prevent Abdominal Bloating
• Avoid Smoking.
• Stay Away From Chewing Gums And Carbonated Drinks.
• Try And Avoid Foods That Can Cause Flatulence Such As Turnips, Beans, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, And Lentils.
• Avoid Some Carbohydrates Which Contain Fructose, Also Known As Fodmaps.
• Do Not Eat Too Quickly.

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