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Huperzine A is an extract from a club moss (Huperzia serrata) that has been used for centuries in Chinese folk medicine. Its action has been attributed to its ability to strongly inhibit acetylcholinesterase, the enzyme that breaks down acetylcholine in the synaptic cleft. |
| Specification of Huperzine A |
| Manufacturer: |
Baoji Oasier Bio-Tech Co., Ltd. |
| Botanical Source: |
Huperzia serrata (Thunb)T |
| Part used: |
Whole herb |
| Product Code: |
OSE-003 |
| Specification: |
1%—99% HPLC |
| Item |
SPECIFICATION |
| Description: |
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| Appearance |
Brown yellow fine powder |
| Flavor & Odor |
Characteristic |
| Particle size |
100% pass 80 mesh |
| Physical: |
|
| Loss on Drying |
≤5.0% |
| Bulk density |
40-60g/100ml |
| Sulphated Ash |
≤5.0% |
| GMO |
Free |
| General Status |
Non-irradiated |
| Chemical: |
|
| Pb |
≤3mg/kg |
| As |
≤1mg/kg |
| Hg |
≤0.1mg/kg |
| Cd |
≤1mg/kg |
| Assay: |
|
| Huperzine A |
≥1% |
| Microbial: |
|
| Total microbacterial count |
≤1000cfu/g |
| Yeast & Mold |
≤100cfu/g |
| E.Coli |
Negative |
| Staphylococcus aureus |
Negative |
| Salmonella |
Negative |
| Enterobacteriaceaes |
Negative |
| Packing & Storage: |
Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.N.W:25kgs .I.D.35×H51cm
Stored in a well-closed container, be away from moisture, light, oxygen. |
| Shelf life: |
24 months under the conditions above and in its original packaging. |
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Functions:
Huperzine A is helpful for individuals with myasthenia gravis and it may protect against poisoning with organophosphate chemicals. Huperzine A, is a promising new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.
