Huperzine A is a substance purified from a plant called Chinese club moss. It is used for Alzheimer's disease, memory and learning enhancement, and age-related memory impairment. It is also used for treating a muscle disease called myasthenia gravis, for increasing alertness and energy, and for protecting against agents that damage the nerves such as nerve gases.
Product Name |
Huperzine A |
Latin Name |
Huperzia Serrata |
Active Ingredient |
Huperzine A |
Content |
5% |
Test Method |
HPLC |
Extract Method |
Ethanol |
Part Used |
whole tree |
Appearance |
Brownish powder |
CAS No. |
102518-79-6 |
Formula |
C15H18N2O |
Anti-Dementia
Acetylcholine is known as the learning neurotransmitter, and is involved in muscle contraction as well. Increasing levels of acetylcholine is routinely used as a technique amongst weight-lifters and scholars.
Cure Myasthenia Gravis
It is also used for treating a muscle disease called myasthenia gravis, for increasing alertness and energy, and for protecting against agents that damage the nerves such as nerve gases.
Learning Enhancement
Huperzine-A is a cognitive enhancer that inhibits an enzyme that degrades the learning neurotransmitter, acetylcholine; due to this, a relative increase occurs.