[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).

Stephanie Merchant, The Nutrition Mom shares her recipe for a true comfort food – Healthy, Gluten-Free, Paleo Broccoli Cheese Casserole aka Green Rice.

Watch last week’s video for the Cauliflower Rice or simple follow directions below:

Ingredients for Rice:
1/2 to a whole head of cauliflower
2 Tbsp of healthy oil or butter
sea salt (and your other favorite herbs/spices) to taste

Directions:
Cut cauliflower into florets and pulse in food processor, until it reaches rice consistency. If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a hand grater.
Add oil/butter to a large skillet over medium heat. Add cauliflower rice and sprinkle with sea salt. Cook 5-8 minutes or until desired consistency. Cover skillet for softer rice.

Steam the florets from one head of Broccoli.

Make your Dairy Free Cheese:

Ingredients:

½ cup olive oil
1 ½ cups orange/red bell pepper
½ tsp minced garlic
1 cup cashews, soaked 4-6 hours, drained and rinsed
1 tsp sea salt
4 Tbsp Nutritional Yeast
1 pinch turmeric
¼ tsp onion powder
½ tsp dry mustard

Blend all cheese ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.

Place rice and broccoli in large bowl fold in cheese and combine well. Serve and enjoy!

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