profile: product specification : 25% anthocyanidin latin name: vaccinium vitis-ideea product type: dark purple powdered extract part of the plant used: fruit extract method: grain alcohol what is chinese bilberry extract? chinese bilberry extracts of the ripe berry are known to contain flavonoid pigments known as anthocyanins - which act as powerful antioxidants. for you history buffs, some of the health effects of eating bilberries (to promote good vision) came to light during world war ii when english bomber pilots reported an increase in their night vision after eating bilberry jam. bilberry extracts are now promoted for a number of vision and vein health effects such as diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, varicose veins and hemorrhoids. commercial supplements are typically standardized to at least 25% anthocyanosides. bilberries are a rich source of anthocyanosides, compounds which possess potent antioxidant properties which can protect capillaries from free radical damage. because capillary damage is a primary factor in a number of diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and cataracts, bilberry extracts are often promoted as a way to protect capillaries from damage. anthocyanosides may also promote the formation of connective tissue through their protective effects on collagen synthesis and repair and, thus, may also improve vascular circulation. under recommended intakes, bilberry extract is safe. in some cases, it may even be recommended for use during pregnancy for prevention and treatment of varicose veins and hemorrhoids. all women, however, who are pregnant or breastfeeding should check with her personal physician before taking this, or any, dietary supplement. where will be chinese bilberry extract used to? strengthens capillaries reduces bruising and promotes wound healing promotes good vision prevention of diabetic retinopathy and cataracts prevents varicose veins prevents hemorrhoids packing detail packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside. net weight: 25kgs/drum. i.d. 40cmx50cm storage situation stored in a cool and dry well-closed container, keep away from moisture and strong light / heat. shelf life two years under well storage situation and stored away from direct sun light. changsha active ingredients group, inc.(aigi) is one of the leading manufacturer and exporter of the tea & herbal extracts in china, is the board of director of hnbea (hunan botanical extracts association of china), aigi having certified iso9000:2000, kosher, cgmp. we have been manufacturing of exporting such products as green tea extracts and natural botanical extracts series. our major standardized products are resveratrol 99%, magnolia bark extract 95%,guarana p.e. 22% caffeine, baicalin 95%, blueberry juice concentrate brix 65, green tea extract 60% egcg, luo han guo extract 80% .mogrosides and effective component monomer product such as huperzine a 99%, paclitaxel 99%, artemisinine 99% , rhynchophylline 98% and so on. we can supply about 240 kinds of standardized herbal extracts and more 900 kinds of botanical extracts. our products are in great demand and being exported to over 40 countries throughout the world. company: changsha active ingredients group,inc. fda registration number is: 16044809218 add.: 4f, hengguang building, no. 516 yuanda yi road, changsha, china 410001 website: http://www.aigi-herb.com telephone: 86-731-4783400 fax number: 86-731-4717928 msn messenger: aigi10@hotmail.com e-mail:honeyxiu@aigi-herb.com ******welcome contact me for more detail inform. if you have any questions or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to ask and tell. best wishes