Huperzia samoana

Huperzia samoana, also known as the Samoan liverwort, is a species of plant in the lycopodiopsida class, which is a group of small, non-vascular plants commonly referred to as liverworts.

This plant has been found to have medicinal properties, particularly in the presence of huperzine A, a naturally occurring alkaloid that has been shown to have neuroprotective and antioxidant effects.

The health benefits of Huperzia samoana include its potential to improve memory and cognitive function, as well as its ability to protect against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Huperzia samoana is typically prepared for medicinal use through the extraction of huperzine A, which is then used in herbal preparations such as capsules, tablets, and teas.