[Latin Name]Huperzia serratum

[Source] Huperziceae whole herb from China

[Appearance]Brown to white

[Ingredient]Huperzine A

[Specification]Huperzine A 1% – 5%, HPLC

[Solubility] Soluble in chloroform, methanol, ethanol, slightly soluble in water

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Pesticide residue] EC396-2005, USP 34, EP 8.0, FDA

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[What is Huperzine A]

Huperzia is a type of moss that grows in China. It is related to club mosses (the Lycopodiaceae family) and is known to some botanists as Lycopodium serratum . The whole prepared moss was used traditionally. Modern herbal preparations use only the isolated alkaloid known as huperzine A. Huperzine A is an alkaloid found in huperzia that has been reported to prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine, an important substance needed by the nervous system to transmit information from cell to cell. Animal research has suggested that huperzine A’s ability to preserve acetylcholine may be greater than that of some prescription drugs. Loss of acetylcholine function is a primary feature of several disorders of brain function, including Alzheimer’s disease . Huperzine A may also have a protective effect on brain tissue, further increasing its theoretical potential for helping reduce symptoms of some brain disorders.

[Function] Used in alternative medicine, huperzine A has been found to act as a cholinesterase inhibitor, a type of medicine used to prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine (a chemical essential to learning and memory).

Not only used as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, huperzine A is also said to enhance learning and memory and to protect against age-related cognitive decline.

In addition, huperzine A is sometimes used to boost energy, increase alertness, and aid in the treatment of myasthenia gravis (an autoimmune disorder that affects the muscles).

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The aronia berry, also known as the Black Chokeberry looks close to the blueberry. Aronia is known for its antioxidant properties. Aronia berries are dark pigmented berries that are extremely high in antioxidants, higher than blueberries, cranberries and even pomegranates. Although native to the Americas, it is far more popular in Eastern Europe where its juice has been known to help people with heart conditions.
It has high levels of proanthocyanins and quinic acid which prevents urinary infection.

Nutritional benefits of the aronia berry are:
Polyphenols
Anthocyanins
Quinic Acid
Flavonols
Vitamins
Minerals
Health benefits of the aronia berry are:

Aronia has a high ORAC Value, due to the high concentration of anthocyanins and proanthocyanidins, both of which contribute to aronia’s dark purple color.

Diabetes
Inflamation
Cardiovascular Ailments
Ciculatory Problems
Urinary Tract Infections
Influenza (Flu)
Cancer

Study and Research on the aronia berry shows that this antioxidant berry may provide protection against colon cancer.
Aronia berry juice is extremely tart, so the natural juice is best sweetened. When sweetened it is a mix between a blueberry and a blackberry. The actual aronia juice has a very dark purple color.
In Europe and in the U.S. it is being widely used in delicious juices, soft drinks, jams and wine. The fruit is eaten fresh even when fully ripe. It is very high in Vitamin C.