A review on the studies of Pycnogenol’s pharmacological effects.

This review of Pycnogenol’s pharmacological properties points out that clinical studies show Pycnogenol is effective in the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency and retinal micro-hemorrhages, all with mild unwanted effects. There’s also information suggesting that Pycnogenol has anti-hypertensive effects, relieves premenstrual symptoms, and improves cognitive function; studies continue.