French Maritime Pine Bark Extract

Preferred Label : French Maritime Pine Bark Extract;

NCIt synonyms : PYC;

NCIt related terms : MARITIME PINE;

NCIt definition : A nutritional supplement containing an extract obtained from the French maritime pine bark Pinus pinaster, with potential immunomodulating and antioxidant activities. The French maritime pine bark extract contains high amounts of the phytochemicals proanthocyanidins. Proanthocyanidins are able to scavenge free radicals, and therefore may inhibit cellular damage. This extract may also ameliorate the symptoms of lymphedema and improve blood flow. It might also stimulate the immune system and have antioxidant effects.;

UNII : 50JZ5Z98QY;

Drug name : Pycnogenol;

Details

Origin ID

C128889;

UMLS CUI

C4283948;

Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- pycnogenols [MeSH Supplementary Concept]
Semantic type(s)
- Organic Chemical [UMLS semantic type]
- Pharmacologic Substance [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- pycnogenols [MeSH Supplementary Concept]
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- FDA Established Names and Unique Ingredient Identifier Codes Terminology [NCIt concept]
- NCI Drug Dictionary Terminology [NCIt concept]
- NCIt Antineoplastic Agent Terminology [NCIt concept]

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