Huperzine-A capsules enhance memory and learning performance in 34 pairs of matched adolescent students

AIM: To study the efficacy of huperzine-A capsules (Hup) on memory and lear ning performance of adolescent students. METHODS: Using double-blind and ma tched pair method, 34 pairs of junior middle school students complaining of memory inadequacy were divided into two groups by normal psychological hea lth inventory (PHI), similar memory quotient (MQ), same sex and class. The Hup group was administrated orally 2 capsules of Hup teach contains Hup 50 mu g) bid, and the placebo group was given 2 capsules of placebo (starch an d lactose inside) bid for ii wk. RESULTS: At the end of trial, the Hup grou p's MQ (115 +/- 6) was more than that of the placebo group (104 +/- 9, P < 0.01), and the scores of Chinese language lesson in the Hup group were elev ated markedly too. CONCLUSION: The]Hup capsules enhance the memory and lear ning performance of adolescent students.