[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

(See https://nanohour.beckman.illinois.edu/Nanohour/Nanohour.html)

” A Tooth Problem: Biomodification of Dentin Matrices as Novel Strategy for Dental Therapies”

Prof. Ana Bedran-Russo (UIC College of Dentistry)

“It is estimated that in the United States, 350 million dental restorations
(fillings) are placed every year in dental offices. Sixty percent of those restorations
replace existing failed restorative treatments. The primary reason for failure of
dental restorations is secondary caries (decay), indicative of increased permeability
and debonding between tooth and restorative biomaterial. Current dental adhesive
restorative systems rely on the micromechanical retentions of restorations by
infiltrations of hydrophilic and hydrophobic resins into a collagen-rich surface on
dentin. Our laboratory at UIC has focused on understanding the tooth
biochemistry/biomechanics and explored biomimetic approaches for innovative
restorative/regenerative therapies. Specifically the interactions of olygomeric
proanthocyanidins agents (OPC) with dentin matrices to improve mechanical
properties and reduced biodegradation rates. This presentation will provide (1)
overview of challenges in the harsh oral environment (2) limitations of current
dental therapies and (3) mechanisms of interactions of OPC with type I collagen,
proteoglycans and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs).”

How To Make Easy Bhuna Sahi Vegetable Khichuri Recipe | Special Sobji Mixed Latka Rice At Home

Khichuri, Khichdi, Bhuna Khichuri, Vegetable Khichuri, Shobji Khichuri, Dal Khichuri, Latka Khichuri one can called any of these.
Khichuri is well known traditional food in Bengali culture. It’s a perfect meal which is very healthy and tasty. Vegetable khichuri is an easy and quick lunch or dinner recipe with loaded vegetables. In any season it is one of the popular dishes. In winter season, colourful vegetable khichuri is most attractive dish, in any status.
In this video, I will show you, How to cook vegetable Khichuri or Bhuna Khichuri in step by step process.

Procedure of making Khichuri:

1. Soak the rice and lentils from water and dry roaster. Here I use Chini gura chal/Pulaur chal,You can use bashmoti rice. Two types of Lentils (Red & Yellow), which I used. One can also add any other lentils.
2. On the other side, I chopped all vegetables to the same size. And I take colourful vegetables which are Cauliflower, Carrot, Bean, potato, Tomato, Green Pea etc.
3. In one pot, heat oil and add the aromatics spices Bay Leaves, Cumin Seeds, Cardamom and Cinnamon.
4. Then add all vegetables one by one and stir these. Fry until vegetables gives of a nice aroma.
5. Add rice with lentils and mix with vegetables.
6. Then add other spices, which are Turmeric Powder, Red Chili Powder, Garlic Paste, Zinger Paste, and Salt. Mix properly.
7. Fry this mixture until rice colour’s turns to white.
8. Then add hot water. Measurement of water in the matter of khichuris very important. Water will be double to the rice and lentils mixture. Here I take 3 cup of rice and lentils mixture, so I add 6 cup of water.
9. Bring the water to boil.
10. Then cover with a lead to cook fast with low flame.
11. After 8-10 minute, stir this very carefully. Because this mixture would be soft and easily mash able.
12. At the last moment, add green chili and cardamom leaves which give better flavor. You also can use ghee.
13. Vegetable khichuri / Bhuna Khichuri are ready to serve. You can enjoy with Pickle, Beef Masala,
Egg Bhuna and so on.

Ingredients are:
1. Two and half cup Pulaur Chal (Or Basmati rice)
2. Half cup Lentils (Mixed of Red & Yellow Lentils) or (Moong +Musuri dal)
3. ½ cup Oil
4. 3-4 Piece Onion
5. 2 Piece Bay Leaves
6. ½ Tsp Cumin Seed
7. 4 Piece Cardamom
8. 2 piece Cinnamon
9. Salt use in taste
10. Chopped Vegetables (Cauliflower, Bean, Carrot, Green Pea, Potato, Tomato)
11. 1 Tsp turmeric powder
12. 1 Tsp Red Chili powder
13. 1 Tbsp Garlic paste
14. 1 Tbsp Zinger Paste
15. Green Chili 4/5 Piece
16. Coriander leaves
17. Hot Water

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