[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).

Pumpkins are now in the shops but there can be used for so much more than a Halloween lantern which will just end up in the bin. October is the month of pumpkin recipes here on A Year of Vegan Eats so come back every week for new recipes to make the most out of your pumpkin.

Moroccan Roasted Pumpkin

Ingredients –
½ a medium pumpkin
1 tsp of coriander seeds
½ tsp of cumin seeds
¼ tsp of salt
1 small onion
2 tsp of paprika
1 tsp of garlic powder
2 tomatoes

Method –
1. Pre heat your oven to 200c
2. Grind the coriander seed, cumin seed and salt into a powder
3. Add in the onion, paprika, garlic and one tomato, blend until smooth. Add in your second tomato and blend again until smooth.
4. Take your pumpkin and scoop out the seeds. Score the flesh so the sauce can soak in. Pour in the sauce and bake for 30-40 minutes until the flesh is soft.
5. Here I’ve serves it with maneesh (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTPerVLb8lM), hummus, salad and pickles.

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Why pumpkin oil?
It reverse balding, contains fatty acids, vitamins B and essential nutrients for hair growth.

Why peppermint Essential oil?
It stimulate follicles for healthy hair growth. Prevents dandruff and keeps you scalp fresh.

This really works for me. I do this every 2 weeks!

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