Guest guest Posted November 6, 2003 Report Share Posted November 6, 2003 >Does anyone know about this ingredient? I didn't until you asked the question. --------------------- Discover firmer, smoother skin with Clarins New Extra-Firming Body Care. This intensive, replenishing body treatment is rich in Amazonian Bocoa, a powerful plant extract that helps tighten skin and locks in moisture for maximum softness and velvety comfort. Available at fine department stores. http://subscriberdirect.com/vf/0311/new6.cfm --------------------- Bocoa (Bocoa prouacensis) Surprisingly resistant and oh so precious, this tree from the Amazonian forest is characterized by its exceptional longevity of more than 1000 years. With the help of ethnobotanists, specialists of the Guyana forest, Clarins Laboratories unveiled the medicinal use of Bocoa. They discovered and patented its remarkable cosmetic properties. Bocoa is used for the first time exclusively by Clarins. Exceptionally solid Bocoa wood is exceptionally resistant (which is where its nickname ® iron wood ¯ comes from). Extremely dense, it is highly prized in the making of musical instruments and high-quality furniture making. Traditional uses The leaves and bark of the Bocoa tree are considered to have magical powers by the Saramaca Indians. They use them in their ® strength bath ¯ concoction for their invigorating, stimulating and energizing benefits. http://int.clarins.com/main.cfm?PlanteID=369 & lettre=B --------------------- Bocoa prouacensis Aublet --------------------- Status: Accepted Genus: Bocoa Aublet Tribe: Swartzieae References: [1205] --------------------- Other names: Swartzia minutiflora Kleinhoonte [synonym] [1205] Swartzia prouacensis (Aublet)Amshoff [synonym] [1205] --------------------- Common Names: Aie Oudou [1205] Bois Bobo [1205] Boko [1205] Caux Bois Boco [1205] Ijzerhart [1205] Itikiboroballi Hohorodikoro [1205] Yzerhart [1205] --------------------- Descriptors: Habit: Tree [1205] Lifespan: Perennial [1205] Stems: Not climbing [1205] Source(s): 1988(Americas)Zarucchi JL Scrutinised globally by taxonomic co-ordinator: 1993 Zarucchi JL Conservation Status: Not Threatened [1205] --------------------- Geographical Distribution: South America French Guiana [1205] Surinam [1205] http://www.ildis.org/LegumeWeb/6.00/taxa/7391.shtml --------------------- and from MEDLINE Non-protein amino acids of Bocoa (Leguminosae; Papilionoideae). Kite GC, Ireland H. Phytochemistry. 2002 Jan;59(2):163-8. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AB, UK. g.kite@... The non-protein amino acids of the legume genus Bocoa (Papilionoideae; Swartzieae) were surveyed by LC-MS and GC-MS using extracts of herbarium leaf fragments. Bocoa alterna (Benth.) R.S. Cowan, B. decipiens R.S. Cowan, B. limae R.S. Cowan, B. mollis (Benth.) R.S. Cowan and B. racemulosa (Huber) R.S. Cowan were found to contain 2,4-methanoproline, 2,4-methanoglutamic acid, cis-1-amino-3-hydroxymethyl-cyclobutane-1-carboxylic acid and delta-N-acetylornithine. The former three compounds have otherwise only been reported from Ateleia and Cyathostegia and, therefore, the results support the relationship with these genera found in recent phylogenetic analysis of DNA sequence data. In contrast, Bocoa viridiflora (Ducke) R.S. Cowan was found to contain trans-5-hydroxypipecolic acid and trans-4-cis-5-dihydroxypipecolic acid, while trans-4-hydroxypipecolic acid and an unidentified compound were the major non-protein amino acids in B. prouacensis Aublet. The non-protein amino acid chemistry of these two species was therefore more similar to a representative of Swartzia examined, S. macrosema Harms, which also contained mono- and dihydroxypipecolic acids. The monotypic Candolleodendron brachystachyum (DC.) R.S. Cowan, considered related to Bocoa, accumulated trans-5-hydroxypipecolic acid. LC-MS data on flavonoids obtained from four of the extracts revealed the presence of flavone C-glycosides in B. viridiflora and B. prouacensis but only flavonoid O-glycosides in B. alterna and B. mollis. The chemical division of Bocoa concurs with studies of other character types and recent molecular phylogenies. --------------------- Maurice -------------------------------------------------------- Maurice O. Hevey Convergent Cosmetics, Inc. http://www.ConvergentCosmetics.com ------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 7, 2003 Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 Kind of makes me think of the cartoon of the dad with his son after felling a huge tree. The dad is explaining how wonderful the tree was, and counting the rings. However they do say its not endangered...(yet) I wonder why it is so precious then? CS Discover firmer, smoother skin with Clarins New Extra-Firming Body Care. This intensive, replenishing body treatment is rich in Amazonian Bocoa, a powerful plant extract that helps tighten skin and locks in moisture for maximum softness and velvety comfort. Available at fine department stores. http://subscriberdirect.com/vf/0311/new6.cfm --------------------- Bocoa (Bocoa prouacensis) Surprisingly resistant and oh so precious, this tree from the Amazonian forest is characterized by its exceptional longevity of more than 1000 years. With the help of ethnobotanists, specialists of the Guyana forest, Clarins Laboratories unveiled the medicinal use of Bocoa. They discovered and patented its remarkable cosmetic properties. Bocoa is used for the first time exclusively by Clarins. Exceptionally solid Bocoa wood is exceptionally resistant (which is where its nickname ® iron wood ¯ comes from). Extremely dense, it is highly prized in the making of musical instruments and high-quality furniture making. Traditional uses The leaves and bark of the Bocoa tree are considered to have magical powers by the Saramaca Indians. They use them in their ® strength bath ¯ concoction for their invigorating, stimulating and energizing benefits. http://int.clarins.com/main.cfm?PlanteID=369 & lettre=B --------------------- --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.532 / Virus Database: 326 - Release Date: 10/28/03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2003 Report Share Posted November 16, 2003 http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/links/doi/10.1046/j.1469- 8137.1999.00523.x/abs/ > > >Does anyone know about this ingredient? > > I didn't until you asked the question. > > --------------------- > Discover firmer, smoother skin with Clarins New Extra-Firming Body > Care. This intensive, replenishing body treatment is rich in Amazonian > Bocoa, a powerful plant extract that helps tighten skin and locks in > moisture for maximum softness and velvety comfort. Available at fine > department stores. > http://subscriberdirect.com/vf/0311/new6.cfm > --------------------- > Bocoa (Bocoa prouacensis) > Surprisingly resistant and oh so precious, this tree from the Amazonian > forest is characterized by its exceptional longevity of more than 1000 > years. With the help of ethnobotanists, specialists of the Guyana > forest, Clarins Laboratories unveiled the medicinal use of Bocoa. They > discovered and patented its remarkable cosmetic properties. Bocoa is > used for the first time exclusively by Clarins. Exceptionally solid > Bocoa wood is exceptionally resistant (which is where its nickname ® > iron wood ¯ comes from). Extremely dense, it is highly prized in the > making of musical instruments and high-quality furniture making. > Traditional uses The leaves and bark of the Bocoa tree are considered > to have magical powers by the Saramaca Indians. They use them in their > ® strength bath ¯ concoction for their invigorating, stimulating and > energizing benefits. > http://int.clarins.com/main.cfm?PlanteID=369 & lettre=B > --------------------- > > Bocoa prouacensis Aublet > --------------------- > Status: Accepted > Genus: Bocoa Aublet > Tribe: Swartzieae > References: [1205] > --------------------- > Other names: > Swartzia minutiflora Kleinhoonte [synonym] [1205] > Swartzia prouacensis (Aublet)Amshoff [synonym] [1205] > --------------------- > Common Names: > Aie Oudou [1205] > Bois Bobo [1205] > Boko [1205] > Caux Bois Boco [1205] > Ijzerhart [1205] > Itikiboroballi Hohorodikoro [1205] > Yzerhart [1205] > --------------------- > Descriptors: > Habit: Tree [1205] > Lifespan: Perennial [1205] > Stems: Not climbing [1205] > Source(s): 1988(Americas)Zarucchi JL > Scrutinised globally by taxonomic co-ordinator: 1993 Zarucchi JL > Conservation Status: Not Threatened [1205] > > --------------------- > Geographical Distribution: > South America > French Guiana [1205] > Surinam [1205] > http://www.ildis.org/LegumeWeb/6.00/taxa/7391.shtml > --------------------- > > and from MEDLINE > > Non-protein amino acids of Bocoa (Leguminosae; Papilionoideae). > > Kite GC, Ireland H. > > Phytochemistry. 2002 Jan;59(2):163-8. > > Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AB, UK. > g.kite@k... > > The non-protein amino acids of the legume genus Bocoa (Papilionoideae; > Swartzieae) were surveyed by LC-MS and GC-MS using extracts of > herbarium leaf fragments. Bocoa alterna (Benth.) R.S. Cowan, B. > decipiens R.S. Cowan, B. limae R.S. Cowan, B. mollis (Benth.) R.S. > Cowan and B. racemulosa (Huber) R.S. Cowan were found to contain > 2,4-methanoproline, 2,4-methanoglutamic acid, > cis-1-amino-3-hydroxymethyl-cyclobutane-1-carboxylic acid and > delta-N-acetylornithine. The former three compounds have otherwise only > been reported from Ateleia and Cyathostegia and, therefore, the results > support the relationship with these genera found in recent phylogenetic > analysis of DNA sequence data. In contrast, Bocoa viridiflora (Ducke) > R.S. Cowan was found to contain trans-5-hydroxypipecolic acid and > trans-4-cis-5-dihydroxypipecolic acid, while trans-4- hydroxypipecolic > acid and an unidentified compound were the major non-protein amino > acids in B. prouacensis Aublet. The non-protein amino acid chemistry of > these two species was therefore more similar to a representative of > Swartzia examined, S. macrosema Harms, which also contained mono- and > dihydroxypipecolic acids. The monotypic Candolleodendron brachystachyum > (DC.) R.S. Cowan, considered related to Bocoa, accumulated > trans-5-hydroxypipecolic acid. LC-MS data on flavonoids obtained from > four of the extracts revealed the presence of flavone C-glycosides in > B. viridiflora and B. prouacensis but only flavonoid O-glycosides in B. > alterna and B. mollis. The chemical division of Bocoa concurs with > studies of other character types and recent molecular phylogenies. > --------------------- > > Maurice > -------------------------------------------------------- > Maurice O. Hevey > Convergent Cosmetics, Inc. > http://www.ConvergentCosmetics.com > ------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2003 Report Share Posted November 16, 2003 Hi, what is this link about? Who is blackwell-synergy.com? The site won't let you in unless you let it set cookies from the get go, so I can't see it (and won't accept cookies when I don't know what kind of site I'm going to -- i.e. pop ups and other advertising garbage). Thanks, Jen http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/links/doi/10.1046/j.1469- 8137.1999.00523.x/abs/ > > >Does anyone know about this ingredient? > > I didn't until you asked the question. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2003 Report Share Posted November 16, 2003 Hi, what is this link about? Who is blackwell-synergy.com? The site won't let you in unless you let it set cookies from the get go, so I can't see it (and won't accept cookies when I don't know what kind of site I'm going to -- i.e. pop ups and other advertising garbage). Thanks, Jen http://www.blackwell-synergy.com/links/doi/10.1046/j.1469- 8137.1999.00523.x/abs/ > > >Does anyone know about this ingredient? > > I didn't until you asked the question. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 16, 2003 Report Share Posted November 16, 2003 >Who is blackwell-synergy.com? Blackwell Synergy is the publisher of hundreds of scientific journals. Maurice -------------------------------------------------------- Maurice O. Hevey Convergent Cosmetics, Inc. http://www.ConvergentCosmetics.com ------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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