Griffonia L-5-HTP
Migraine disorders, depression, mood disorder, sleep disorder, ataxia, anxiety, headache (headache), insomnia, anti-stress
Appetite suppressant effect
L-5-HTP description
Griffonia simplicifolia is a small shrub or woody perennial, reaching heights of up to three meters. It is related to the coffee tree and is part of the leguminous plants. Griffonia has oblong and simple leaves whose peculiarity is to have flowers of a beautiful green. The griffonia fruit comes in a fairly large pod of black color that contains many seeds like round and slightly flattened peas.
Simplicifolia culture
It originated in West and Central Africa and more specifically in Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, as well as Togo, Nigeria and Gabon, but also in Kenya and Benin. He has a predilection for places like savannah, meadows and along the coasts, but also for thickets often near termites, in forests and in abandoned places.
Griffonia its composition
It is essentially made up of L-5-HTP which is precisely HydroxyTriptoPhane found in its seeds. But it also contains proteins, it is rich in antioxidants, as well as in various vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, in volatile oil and finally in coumarins.
Griffonia and its medicinal virtues
Griffonia simplicifolia is a plant called mood, and more specifically mood regulator by its high concentration of L-5-HTP which has the action of increasing the level of serotonin in the body. This action on serotonin allows the regulation of our appetite (appetite suppressant), as well as sleep (helps to fall asleep), and muscle relaxation.
The largest pharmaceutical companies in the world cannot synthesize this L-5-HTP molecule contained in griffonia chemically, because this process is too expensive, and therefore they use the plant directly.
The purpose of 5-htp is to help relieve recurrence and pain associated with migraines and headaches. Indeed, several clinical studies have shown that taking griffonia in the face of a treatment for migraine could be just as effective, but without certain side effects.
It is also recognized as a natural antidepressant, thanks to the increase in serotonin in the brain triggered by L-5-htp. Griffonia will support you and improve morale in difficult or stressful situations or conditions.
In addition, its positive effect on muscle relaxation, is suitable for relieving symptoms of spasmophilia.
Since the 80s, scientists have analyzed and certified that Griffonia is ideal and much more natural and without negative side effects for certain disorders such as chronic migraine, depression, sleep disorders and anxiety.
Simplicifolia other uses
It is used for different purposes, it is said that in Africa people chew their stems and roots. Thanks to the wood provided by the griffonia, they make canes and the griffonia leaves are used in their diet in salads, but also as fodder for goats and sheep.
Griffonia helps.
Migraine, depression, mood disorder, sleep disorder, ataxia, appetite suppressant, anxiety, headache (headache), insomnia, anti-stress
Griffonia simplicifolia against indication
Do not use in case of thickening and hardening of the skin (scleroderma). Also not recommended for people with Down's syndrome. Side effects may cause drowsiness (5-HTP), not a substitute for medical treatments for chronic depression or bipolar disorder.