[Latin Name] Griffonia simplicifolia

[Plant Source] Griffonia Seed

[Specifications] 98%; 99% HPLC

[Appearance] White fine powder

Plant Part Used: Seed

[Particle size] 80 Mesh

[Loss on drying] ≤5.0%

[Heavy Metal] ≤10PPM

[Pesticide residue] EC396-2005, USP 34, EP 8.0, FDA

[Storage] Store in cool & dry area, keep away from the direct light and heat.

[Shelf life] 24 Months

[Package] Packed in paper-drums and two plastic-bags inside.

[Net weight] 25kgs/drum

[What is 5-HTP]

5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) is a chemical by-product of the protein building block L-tryptophan. It is also produced commercially from the seeds of an African plant known as Griffonia simplicifolia 5-HTP is used for sleep disorders such as insomnia, depression, anxiety, migraine and tension-type headaches, fibromyalgia, obesity, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), seizure disorder, and Parkinson’s disease.

 [How does it work?]

5-HTP works in the brain and central nervous system by increasing the production of the chemical serotonin. Serotonin can affect sleep, appetite, temperature, sexual behavior, and pain sensation. Since 5-HTP increases the synthesis of serotonin, it is used for several diseases where serotonin is believed to play an important role including depression, insomnia, obesity, and many other conditions.

[Function]

Depression. Some clinical research shows that taking 5-HTP by mouth improve symptoms of depression in some people. Some clinical research shows that taking 5-HTP by mouth might be as beneficial as certain prescription antidepressant drugs for improving depression symptoms. In most studies, 150-800 mg daily of 5-HTP was taken. In some cases, higher doses have been used.

Down syndrome. Some research shows that giving 5-HTP to infants with Down syndrome might improve muscle and activity. Other research shows that it does not improve muscle or development when taken from infancy until 3-4 years of age. Research also shows that taking 5-HTP along with conventional prescription drugs does improve development, social skills, or language skills.

Anxiety 5-HTP was found to be protective against carbon dioxide-induced panic attacks. One study compared 5-HTP and the prescription medication clomipramine for anxiety. Clomipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant used for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder. 5-HTP was found to be somewhat effective in reducing anxiety symptoms, but not as effective as clomipramine.

Sleep 5-HTP supplements fared a little better for insomnia.5-HTP decreased the time required to get to sleep and decreased the number of nighttime awakenings. Taking 5-HTP along with GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), a relaxing neurotransmitter, reduced the time it took to fall asleep and increased the duration and quality of sleep. One study found that children with night terrors benefited from 5-HTP.

Vegetable fruit BiryaniThis is a tasty and healthy biryani a perfect rice dish for the children.It has lots of colourful vegetables and fruits. It tastes great because of its sweet & sour flavour . It is complete meal in itself.

Ingreedients-

1. Basmati rice boiled ………… 1/2 k.g.
2. Onion fried …………………… 2 medium.
3. Green chillies slit …………… 4.
4. Capsicum yellow …………… 1 table spoon diced.
5. Capsicum red ………………. 1 table spoon”
6. Carrot ………………………….1 table spoon”
7. Green peas …………………. 1/2 cup blanched.
8. Raisins ………………………. 1 tea sp.
9. Potato fried …………………. 1 cut into dice.
10. Kewra essence …………… few drops.
11. Yellow colour ……………… few drops.
12. Ginger & garlic paste ……. 1 tea sp.
13. Red chilli powder …………. 1 tea sp.
14. Lemon juice ……………….. 1/2 cup.
15. Curd …………………………. 1/2 cup.
16. Oil ……………………………. 2 large spoon.
17. Whole garam masala……….Bayleaf 2, Cinnamon stick 2, Green cardamom 2, Few black peppers
,Few cloves , 1/2 tea spoon caraway.
18. Black currant ……………… 1 table sp.
19. Garam masala powder ……1 tea sp.
20. Apple ……………………….. 1/2 cut.

Method-

1) Soak basmati rice into warm water for 20 min.

2) Fry onion till crispy & golden.

3) Fry cut potato till light brown.

4) Put oil in a wok add bay leaf, cinnamon stick caraway seed & cardamom fry well.

5) Add ginger & garlic paste and all the vegetable ,salt,garam masala, raisins ,red chilli powder add apple put off the flame.

6) Add lemon juice and black currants, fried onion mix all well add curd.

7)Take boiled rice put a layer put another layer of fruits & veg spriknle colour and kaewda repeat the process of layers till all the material, finishes keep for 8-10 min on slow flame.

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Multani & Turmeric Face Mask

This is a facemask recipe which I regularly make using a substance called Multani or Fullers Earth clay.
It is absolutely amazing! And so versatile. You can use this as a base of so many face packs, body packs and even hair masks! I know who would have thought. Its used to treat acne to give a fair complexion and remove blemishes and mainly removes excess oils and impurities.
You can pick this up from most Indian grocery stores or just order online. One pack will last you a long time and it’s so cheap!
So first what is Multani?
Firstly to the western world its known as Fullers Earth and is composed of mainly bentonite which is the basis of the clay. Its rich in magnesium chloride, zinc, calcium and many other minerals.
These all help absorb the excess oil, balance the skins pH, get rid of dead skin cells and impurities and increases blood circulation, to really give you glowing healthy skin.

So here’s my top facemask recipe, I use this one mainly as it incorporates all the benefits of turmeric and honey with the multani.
For this I’m using..
Multani mitti – which gets rid of all the impurities and excess oils.
Fresh lemon/juice – which is a natural astringent and brightener
One stalk of aloe vera – which is rich in vitamins and acts as a cooling agent
Honey – which is a brilliant antibacterial
Turmeric – which really gives you an even and glowing skintone

So first I’ve added a pinch of turmeric along with a spoonful of multani powder, a squirt of honey, aloe vera and lemon juice according to how thick you want the paste to be.
To extract the gel and juice of the aloe vera just slice it in half and scoop out the goodness.
Mix it into a nice smooth consistency and I’ve just used a soft fan brush to apply it to my face some people use a foundation brush or square shaped flat brush. I just find the fan shaped gives a even less streaky spread.

I cut a circular cotton pad into two halves and cut a small semi circle underneath (look in the video). And placed in cold water and placed it under my eyes. What this does is keeps the area under the eyes moist, I don’t want this part to dry hard as the skin under your eyes tend to be very sensitive, and excessive rubbing/agitation may irritate the area.
And as its cold it helps reduce the dark puffiness and under eye bags.

Once the mask is dry wash it off in circular motions with warm water this opens up the pores allowing the mask to really lift all the dirt and excess oils out of the skin cells and pores. Once it’s all clean splash your face with cold water. This closes your pores, preventing any dirt to get in and also increases blood circulation making your skin gleam.
Pat dry with a towel. And feel the difference. Don’t forget to moisturize and apply your night/day cream afterwards! Its vital to keep your skin hydrated and use a SPF based one if you plan to go outside during the day.

I wouldn’t advise you to do this more than twice a week and if you have very dry or sensitive skin substitute the lemon juice for either almond, olive or coconut oil.
If you find turmeric too harsh for your skin tone (oompa loompa-esque) simply reduce the amount you put in or leave it out.
You can even just make a paste with simple rose water or plain water and mix it with the multani for a quick get rid of oily skin fix and if your really running late just apply the paste and use it like a face wash, you don’t have to leave in and wait for it to dry, just wash it off in circular motions.

To read up on the benefits of turmeric click

https://maenasblog.wordpress.com/2014/07/17/golden-wonders-of-turmeric/

To read up on the benefits of Honey click

https://maenasblog.wordpress.com/2014/07/14/the-wonders-of-honey/

Cinematography done by my bro (Check out his Channel here): goo.gl/g8xUPO