[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

Try this authentic, flavorful and yummylicious Yellow Pumpkin kuzhambu/curry – Ulithovae. Its quite easy to make and tastes awesome when paired with pacha more kuzhambu (https://youtu.be/VnUvKa9TEHI) and Arabi fry.

Ingredients:
Toor dal – 2.2 cups
Tumeric powder – 1tsp
Yellow pumpkin – 2 cups(peeled & finely diced)
Sambar powder – 2 tbsp
Tamarind water – 1.5 cups
Coconut – 2 tbsp

Roast and grind:
Oil – 1tsp
Red chili – 1 or 2
Chenna Dal – 1 tbsp
Corriander seeds/powder – 1 tbsp
Elachi – 4 pods
Cinnamon – 2 inch stick
For Tempering:
Oil – 1tsp
Mustard seeds – 1tsp
Urad dal – 1 tsp
Red chili – 1
Method:
1) Pressure cook Toor dal with enough water for 3 whistles.
2) Roast and grind everything given under “Roast and grind” with coconut(2 tbsp) into a fine paste.
3) Add the pumpkin,tamarind water, sambar powder,salt in a pan and boil it till pumpkin cooks well. It takes about 10 minutes.
4) Once pumpkin is cooked add the ground paste and cooked dal add salt and mix well.
5) Bring it to boil ( 2 minutes), add the tempering and switch off the flame.

Serve it over rice accompanied by Pacha More kuzhambu (https://youtu.be/VnUvKa9TEHI) and arabi fry (or any chips)

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