Pine bark extract is used to:
Reduce inflammation (swelling).
Improve cardiovascular (heart) health.
Treat erectile dysfunction (ED, not being able to have or keep an erection).
Pine bark extract has other uses, but doctors have not studied them to see if they work.
Talk with your healthcare provider before taking pine bark extract supplements. Herbal supplements are stronger than the herbs you would use in cooking.
Supplements can also affect how medications work.
