Common Names: Chinese red pine, Masson's pine, southern red pine
Researchers found that a fungus extract showed strong antifungal activity against an anthracnose pathogen. New compounds isolated from the fungus also demonstrated antifungal effects. These findings suggest the fungus could be a safe and effective biocontrol agent.
This study developed a method to measure taxifolin, quercetin, and catechin in rat plasma. It found that these compounds from Pinus massoniana needles extract are stable and can be used in external preparations.