Griffonia Simplicifolia Extract

Griffonia simplicifolia 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 

Griffonia seed contain hydroxytryptophan 

(5-HTP), which is a hormone produced by the 

brain that affects our mood, sleep and appetite, 

causing an imbalance in serotonin in the brain 

that requires 5-HTP to keep the body in its 

proper state. It has a calming effect as an 

important chemical for the brain to control 

mood, behavior, appetite, sleep and 

impulsivity. It can also treat insomnia, headache, 

depression and obesity.