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PYCNOGENOL in chronic venous insufficiency.

C Petrassi1, A Mastromarino, C Spartera

  • 1Cattedra e Scuola di Specializzazione in Chirurgia Vascolare, Dipartimento di Scienze Chirurgiche, Università degli Studi di L'Aquila, Italy. chirvasc@cc.univaq.it

Phytomedicine : International Journal of Phytotherapy and Phytopharmacology
|November 18, 2000
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Pycnogenol, a pine bark extract, effectively treats chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) by reducing leg heaviness, edema, and venous pressure. This natural supplement is safe and recommended for CVI prevention and treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Medicine
  • Pharmacology
  • Natural Product Research

Background:

  • Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a common condition affecting venous circulation.
  • Current treatments for CVI have limitations and side effects.
  • Pycnogenol, derived from French maritime pine bark, is a natural compound with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Pycnogenol in patients with chronic venous insufficiency.
  • To assess Pycnogenol's impact on key CVI symptoms and physiological parameters.
  • To explore potential mechanisms of action for Pycnogenol in CVI treatment.

Main Methods:

  • A double-blind, placebo-controlled study followed by an open-label phase.
  • 40 patients with CVI were enrolled; 30 received Pycnogenol (100 mg twice daily for 2 months), and 10 received placebo.

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  • Measurements included leg heaviness, subcutaneous edema, venous pressure, and biochemical/hematologic parameters.

    • Main Results:

    • Pycnogenol significantly improved leg heaviness and reduced subcutaneous edema.
    • Venous pressure was significantly decreased in patients treated with Pycnogenol.
    • No adverse side effects or changes in blood parameters were observed, indicating safety.

    Conclusions:

    • Pycnogenol demonstrates significant therapeutic efficacy in managing chronic venous insufficiency.
    • The extract likely works by stabilizing the basal membrane and scavenging free radicals.
    • Pycnogenol is a safe and effective option for both the prevention and treatment of CVI and related veno-capillary issues.