[Latin Name] Allium sativum L.

[Plant Source] from China

[Appearance] Off-white to light yellow  Powder

Plant Part Used:Fruit

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[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

Main function:

1.Wide-spectrum antibiotic, bacteriostasis and sterilization.

2.Clearing away heat and toxic material, activating blood and dissolving stasis.

3.Lowering blood pressure and blood-fat

4.Protecting brain cell.Resisting tumor

5.Enhancing human immunity and delaying aging.

Applications:

1. Applied in pharmaceutical field, it is mainly used in treating eumycete and bacterial infection, gastroenteritis and Cardiovascular Disease.

2. Applied in health product field, it is usually made into capsule to lower blood pressure and blood-fat and delay senility.

3. Applied in food field, it is mainly used for natural flavour enhancer and widely used in biscuit, bread, meat products and etc.

4. Applied in feed additive field, it is mainly used in feed additive for developing the poultry, livestock and fishes against the disease and promoting growning and improving the flavor of egg and meat.

5. Applied in veterinary field, it is mainly used to inhibit the reproduction of colon bacillus, salmonella and etc. It also can treat respiratory infection and disease of digestive tract of poultry and livestock.

Pycnogenol® for Diabetes Care — Numerous studies suggest Pycnogenol® may help normalize blood sugar levels by slowing down the activity an enzyme in the colon which breaks down starchy carbohydrate-rich foods. Pycnogenol® slows absorption of carbohydrates and consequently lowers the glucose load of the blood stream.

This is an audio recording of a talk on Spring Hive Management by Maine’s well known State Apiarist Tony Jadzcak. It was recorded at the Cumberland County Beekeepers meeting on 3/4/14. Pictures of many of his slides have been inserted where possible.

He describes what beekeeper might encounter in their spring hive inspections in Maine. Tony also shares his wisdom and insight on managing varroa mites and various honey bee diseases and pathogens.