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maritime pine
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The maritime pine (Pinus pinaster) is also known as Bordeaux pine, hedgehog pine, star pine, maritime pine, seashore pine or beach pine. It originates from the western Mediterranean region, but also grows on the Atlantic coast of France and can live for up to 300 years. Pycnogenol, an aqueous extract consisting of around 80% oligomeric proanthocyanides, is obtained from the bark of the maritime pine.
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The bark extract of the maritime pine is said to be effective in acute hemorrhoid complaints and in chronic venous insufficiency. In a randomized placebo-controlled study with 21 patients (18 controls) with chronic venous insufficiency, Pycnogenol showed a noticeable reduction of edema (50 mg/day). 360 mg Pycnogenol showed superiority in edema reduction compared to horse chestnut extract (600 mg) after 4 weeks.
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- Koch R (2002) Comparative study of venostasin and pycnogenol in chronic venous insuffiency. Phytother Res 16: Suppl 1:1-5
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer