Huperzine A is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene alkaloid compound found in the firmoss Huperzia serrata, and in varying quantities in other Huperzia species, including H. elmeri, H. carinat,and H. aqualupian.
HuperzineA has been investigated for its potential as a medicine for helping people with neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.
Huperzine A 1
| ITEM | STANDARD |
| Assay | Huperzine A NLT 1.0% |
| Appearance | Brownish yellow to brown powder |
| Odor&Taste | Characteristic |
| Loss on Drying | NMT 5.0% |
| Insoluble Ash | NMT 1.0% |
| Sieve Analysis | NLT 95% pass 80 mesh |
| Irradiation Status | Non Irradiated |
| Heavy metals | NMT 20ppm |
| Lead (Pb) | NMT 3ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | NMT 2ppm |
| Cadmium(Cd) | NMT 0.3ppm |
| Mercury(Hg) | NMT 0.2ppm |
| BHC | NMT 0.1ppm |
| DDT | NMT 0.1ppm |
| PCNB | NMT 0.1ppm |
| Aflatoxin | NMT 5ppb |
| Total Plate Count | NMT 1,000Cfu/g |
| Total Yeast&Mold | NMT 100Cfu/g |
| E.Coli. | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Coliforms | =<3cfu/g |
| Staphylococcus | Negative |
Huperzine A 2
| ITEM | STANDARD |
| Appearance | Off White Fine Powder |
| Assay(HPLC) | 99.0% Min |
| Particle size | 100% pass 80 mesh |
| Loss on drying | 3% Max |
| Ash | 3% Max |
| Heavy metals | 10 ppm Max |
| As | 2 ppm Max |
| Total Plate Count | 1000cfu/g Max |
| Yeast and Mold | 100cfu /g Max |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| E.coil | Negative |