What Does Pinus Pinaster?

Pinus pinaster, the maritime pine or cluster pine, is a pine native to the Mediterranean region. It is a hard, fast growing pine containing small seeds with large wings.

Is Pinus Pinaster the same as Pycnogenol?

Overview. Pycnogenol is the US registered trademark name for a product derived from the pine bark of a tree known as Pinus pinaster. The active ingredients in pycnogenol can also be extracted from other sources, including peanut skin, grape seed, and witch hazel bark.

What is Pinus Pinaster used for?

pinaster (Pinus pinaster Ait. Subsp. atlantica), has been used worldwide as a herbal remedy, nutrition and supplemental food in many kinds of degenerative diseases.

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