Griffonia Seed Extract By Shijiazhuang Jianhe Biotech Company

We are offering our customers a wide range of Griffonia Seed Extract, which are available following Specifications :-
-5-HTP/L-5-Hydroxytryptophan 98% 99%
Latin Name: Griffonia simplicifolia
Appearance: Fine grey to white powder
Part of the Plant Used: Seed
CAS No.: 56-69-9
Introductions:
Griffonia simplicifolia (syn. Bandeiraea simplicifolia Benth.) is a woody climbing shrub native to West Africa and Central Africa. It grows to about 3 m, and bears greenish flowers followed by black pods.
The seeds of the plant are used as a herbal supplement for their 5-Hydroxytryptophan content. 5-Hydroxytryptophan also known as 5-HTP is an important building block for the human body to form serotonin. Serotonin plays an important role in the body specially as a neurotransmitter to transport signals between neurons in the nervous system. It also has a legume lectin called GS4.
Botanical synonyms for the plant also include Schotia simplicifolia (Vahl ex DC) Baill.
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP; Oxitriptan) is a naturally occurring amino acid, a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin and an intermediate in tryptophan metabolism. It is marketed in the United States and other countries as a dietary supplement for use as an antidepressant, appetite suppressant, and sleep aid. However, according to a 2001 meta-analysis, Research has been done to establish its effectiveness for treatment of clinical depression or dysthymia