[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.

A spicy potato filling encased in a crisp and flaky pastry. Serve as the perfect appetiser with Mint and Coriander Chutney

Samosa Filling
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2 medium sized potatoes
2 inch ginger grated
1 medium sized onion roughly chopped
¼ cup peas
1tsp Mango powder (Amchoor)
1tsp lemon juice
Handful fresh coriander
2 green chillies roughly chopped
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tsp garam masala
Oil for frying and making filling
Salt to taste
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Heat oil in a pan
Add the cumin and wait till it changes colour.
Then add chopped onions. Saute them for 5 mins but do not brown them.
After 5 minutes add your grated ginger and green chillies.
Then add turmeric powder, salt. Stir for about 1 minute.
Add your potato cubes along with the peas and give it a good mix with all the spices.
Add some water in order to soften the potatoes. (do not add too much as your potatoes will get mushy)
After your potatoes are cooked properly then add the garam masala, amchoor powder, lemon juice and fresh coriander.
Mix well and switch off the flame.

Samosa pastry
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Plain flour
Caraway seeds (ajwain seeds)
Salt
Clarified butter (known as ghee)
Luke warm water
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Mix all the above ingredient except the water.
Then add water slowly to make a stiff dough.
Rest the dough for 5-10 minutes before rolling out the pastry.

Many claim that green tea can increase fat burning and help you lose weight. In fact, green tea extract is a very common ingredient in commercial weight loss products. But does it actually help? Let’s look at the research.

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Studies mentioned:
STUDY 1: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20156466
STUDY 2: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21115335
STUDY 3: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17557985
STUDY 4: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19680234
STUDY 5: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19597519
STUDY 6: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26701796