Griffonia simplicifolia. Griffonia Simplicifolia is a West African shrub that contains a large amount of the bioactive known as 5-HTP, which is the amino acid precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin; 5-HTP is commonly sold as a supplement in isolation despite it originiating from various plant sources (and Griffonia Simplicifolia being currently known as the largest source of 5-HTP, with the seeds containing up to 20% 5-HTP by weight although usually lower unless otherwise standardized) Studies currently conducted on Griffonia Simplicifolia as a herb seem to rival those used with 5-HTP when looking at the results, with similar appetite suppressing effects being noted.
That being said, studies on this plant overall are lacking relative to 5-HTP in isolation and there are possibly other (currently unknown) bioactives in this plant. Follow this Page for updates.
5-HTP: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings. 5-HTP: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings.