Compound Monograph

Huperzine-B

A Lycopodium alkaloid from firmoss (Huperzia), related to acetylcholinesterase-inhibiting huperzine compounds.

Classification

Huperzine-B is one of the other alkaloids, part of the alkaloids class. Nitrogen-containing, often bitter and physiologically potent compounds — the group behind many of the strongest plant medicines and poisons.

Where Does It Come From? (1)

Huperzine-B is one of the other alkaloids, found in Chinese Clubmoss.