[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).

Roasting Pumpkin Seeds
Recipe #1
Pumpkin Pie Seeds
2 Cups of DRY Seeds
1/4 Stick of melted butter
1/2 Cup of Organic sugar
(Sugar of choice or
Coconut sugar for lower carbs)
2 Tbls of Pumpkin Pie Spice
1 tsp of sea salt
2 tsp of pure vanilla extract
4 Tbsp of Chia seeds OPTIONAL!
Add Ingredients to coated seeds and stir well
Preheat oven, Cook at 320 for 15 minutes stir and
cook till crispy and Golden brown

Recipe #2
Spicy Parmesan
2 Cups of DRY Seeds
Oil of Choice (olive, Butter, Grapeseed)
(Coat seeds with oil before adding spices)
½ Cup of Parmesan
1-2 Tbsp of Cayenne Pepper
(Depending on how spicy you like it)
1 Tbsp of Garlic Salt
1 tsp of parsley
2 Tbsp of Garlic Powder
Add Ingredients to coated seeds and stir well
Preheat oven, Cook at 320 for 15 minutes stir and
cook till crispy and Golden brown

Recipe #3
Garden Ranch and Dill
2 Cups of DRY Seeds
Oil of Choice (olive, Butter, Grapeseed)
(Coat seeds with oil before adding spices)
1 Packet of Hidden Valley Ranch Dry seasoning
2 Tbsp of Dry Dill Weed
2 Tbsp of Garlic Powder
1 ½ Tbsp Onion powder
1 ½ Tbsp of Garlic Salt
Add Ingredients to coated seeds and stir well
Preheat oven, Cook at 320 for 15 minutes stir and
cook till crispy and Golden brown

Plant Pathology 2000 Final Presentation
Medicinal Mushrooms by Emma Jackson, Gene Pronty, Miranda Ischno, and Jenna Gosche

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https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2005/906016/abs/

“Effects of Psilocybin on Hippocampal Neurogenesis and Extinction of Trace Fear Conditioning – Springer.” Effects of Psilocybin on Hippocampal Neurogenesis and Extinction of Trace Fear Conditioning – Springer. N.p., 01 Aug. 2013. Web. 08 Apr. 2014.

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Magical Mushrooms and Mischievous Molds by George Hudler