HA4816 Huperzine A - Huperzia Serrate Plant Exrtact Powder

Catalog No.	HA4816
Type	Plant Extracts
CAS Number	102518-79-6
Qty in 20′ FCL	0MT
Quality	HACCP,KOSHER,HALAL,ISO,SGS,UKAS
Package	Provide Neutral Packaging

Huperzia Serrate Plant Extract – Huperzine A is one of the popular food additives and ingredients in most countries.

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Huperzine A - Huperzia Serrate Plant Exrtact Powder

Description

Specification

Huperzine A Description

Huperzine A is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene alkaloid compound found in the firmoss Huperzia serrata, and in varying quantities in other Huperzia species, including H. elmeri, H. carinat, and H. aqualupian.

Huperzine A has been investigated for its potential as a medicine for helping people with neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.

Huperzine A Specification

Huperzine A 1

ITEM	STANDARD
Assay	Huperzine A NLT 1.0%
Appearance	Brownish yellow to brown powder
Odor&Taste	Characteristic
Loss on Drying	NMT 5.0%
Insoluble Ash	NMT 1.0%
Sieve Analysis	NLT 95% pass 80 mesh
Irradiation Status	Non-Irradiated
Heavy metals	NMT 20ppm
Lead (Pb)	NMT 3ppm
Arsenic (As)	NMT 2ppm
Cadmium(Cd)	NMT 0.3ppm
Mercury(Hg)	NMT 0.2ppm
BHC	NMT 0.1ppm
DDT	NMT 0.1ppm
PCNB	NMT 0.1ppm
Aflatoxin	NMT 5ppb
Total Plate Count	NMT 1,000Cfu/g
Total Yeast&Mold	NMT 100Cfu/g
E.Coli.	Negative
Salmonella	Negative
Coliforms	=<3cfu/g
Staphylococcus	Negative

Huperzine A 2

ITEM	STANDARD
Appearance	Off-White Fine Powder
Assay(HPLC)	99.0% Min
Particle size	100% pass 80 mesh
Loss on drying	3% Max
Ash	3% Max
Heavy metals	10 ppm Max
As	2 ppm Max
Total Plate Count	1000 cfu/g Max
Yeast and Mold	100 cfug Max
Salmonella	Negative
E.coil	Negative

Uses of Huperzine A

Cognitive Function Enhancement

Memory Improvement: Huperzine A is believed to enhance memory and learning abilities, especially in the elderly and individuals experiencing memory decline.
Alzheimer's Disease Adjunct Therapy: Studies have shown that Huperzine A can improve cognitive function in Alzheimer's patients by inhibiting acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity, thereby increasing the levels of acetylcholine in the brain.

Antioxidant and Neuroprotective Effects

Antioxidant Properties: Huperzine A possesses antioxidant characteristics that can neutralize free radicals, reducing oxidative stress-induced damage to nerve cells.
Neuroprotection: By protecting neurons from toxic substances and oxidative damage, Huperzine A helps prevent the progression of neurodegenerative diseases.

Anti-Inflammatory Effects

Huperzine A exhibits anti-inflammatory properties, which can alleviate inflammatory responses in the nervous system. This has potential significance for the treatment of various neurological disorders.

Enhanced Athletic Performance

Some studies suggest that Huperzine A may help improve athletic performance and delay fatigue, although further research in this area is needed to confirm these effects.

Other Potential Uses

Depression and Anxiety: Preliminary research indicates that Huperzine A may help alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Glaucoma: Due to its ability to influence neurotransmitters, Huperzine A has been investigated for the treatment of glaucoma.

About Huperzia Serrata

Huperzia serrata is a lush plant from which Huperzine A is extracted. Huperzine A is a sesquiterpene alkaloid known for being a potent and reversible inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase (AChE), exhibiting specific on-and-off rates.

Extracts of Huperzia serrata have traditionally been utilized to treat swelling, fever, and blood disorders. Additionally, Huperzia serrata has shown the ability to enhance memory in both animal studies and clinical trials, as well as providing neuroprotective effects.

Due to its strong pharmacological properties and the absence of established long-term safety data, Huperzia serrata should only be used under medical supervision. The extract may offer benefits for Alzheimer's disease and age-related memory impairment. Although Huperzine A has been used to treat fever and certain inflammatory conditions, there is currently no credible scientific evidence to support these specific uses.