[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.

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The official blurb:

What it is
RMS Beauty Oil contains the highest quality of ingredients for rejuvenating, replenishing and preserving skin. Concentrated and lightweight, it is formulated with antioxidant exotic oils such as buriti, jojoba, tamanu and rosehip to nourish, protect and moisturise skin. Rare herbal extracts such as St. Johns Wort and Ashwagandha help give skin a more youthful appearance. RMS facial oil promotes your skin’s natural vitality and radiance with a lightweight blend of essential oils and botanical extracts.

Benefits
- Provides ultimate radiance and antioxidant protection
- Replenishes lost moisture and protects the skin
- All herbal extracts made in-house exclusively for RMS Beauty
- Leaves skin nourished and with a more youthful appearance
Key Ingredients
- Buriti oil comes from the Brazilian moriche palm tree and has high contents of Vitamin A and carotene to nourish the skin and give it a healthy glow at the same time. It has recently been found to filter and absorb cancer-causing UV rays from the sun.
- Tamanu oil is derived from the nuts of a Malaysian plant. It’s celebrated for its many healing properties. Because it contains numerous lipids, this oil proves useful in vastly decreasing the appearance of scars—including facial acne scars that tend to persist over time.
Skin Types
For all skin types.

How to Use
Apply 3-4 drops to clean, damp skin as part of your morning + evening skincare regimen. Massage into skin with circular motions. Morning: Follow with RMS Beauty “Un”Cover-Up. Evening: Apply as last step of skincare routine. The oil works synergistically with all RMS beauty products. However, no moisturizer or oil is needed on the lids before applying RMS Eye Polish.

*Golden Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, *Rosa Mosqueta (Rosehip) Seed Oil, Herbs Infused In *Golden Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil: *Hypericum Perforatum (St. John’s Wort), *Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail), *Calendula Officinalis (Marigold), *Hemidesmus Indicus (Country Sarsaparilla), *Curcuma Longa (Turmeric), *Withania Somnifara Ashwagandha),*Glycyrrhiza Glabia (Licorice), *Olea Europaea (Olive Leaf), **Mauritia Flexuosa (Buriti) Fruit Oil, *Calophyllum Inophyllum (Tamanu) Seed Oil, Tocopherol (non-GMO), *Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Extract.

* Certified organic. ** Wildcrafted.