[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.

Mrs.Vahchef is very fond of cooking and her Recipes are very unique and fit for busy women specially working women

A crisp and delightful pumpkin pakora, that will help you explore the spicy side of pumpkins. Pumpkin and pumpkin seeds are rich in magnesium which is an important mineral for various bodily functions.

INGREDIENTS:

Pumpkin 1 nos
Green chillies(chopped) ½ tsp
Carom seeds ½ tsp
Ginger garlic paste ½ tsp
Red chilly powder ½ tsp
Salt To taste
Chickpea flour 1 cup
Rice flour 1 tbs
Oil To fry
Chat masala 2 pinch

METHOD:

1. Peel pumpkin and grate it slightly coarse.

2. Take a bowl add 1 cup grated pumpkin, green chillies, carom seeds, ginger garlic paste, red chilly powder, salt and mix nicely.

3. Add chickpea flour, rice flour, 1 tsp oil and mix nicely without water.

4. Drop in pakoda in hot oil with hand.

5. Transfer into plate and sprinkle chat masala.

6. Now pumpkin pakoda is ready to serve.

This is a fun new twist on curry with great taste and will help you stay healthy and lose weight.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 tbls grapeseed oil
1 cup sliced white onion
1 tbls mined ginger
1 tbls mined garlic
1 15-ounce can pumpkin purée
2 cups of low sodium vegetable broth
1 cup unsweetened low fat coconut milk
1 1/2 tsp curry powder
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 cup roasted sweet potato, peeled and diced*
1 pound shrimp (peeled, deveined and fully cooked)
1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
cooked quinoa (follow directions on box)
chopped mint
roasted and salted pumpkin seeds

Heat grapeseed oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and ginger then sauté until soft, about 8 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute. Stir in pumpkin purée; cook, stirring frequently, until pumpkin is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add vegetable broth, coconut milk, curry powder, and cayenne pepper; simmer for 20 minutes. Add sweet potato, shrimp, and lemon juice. Simmer until shrimp and sweet potatoes are warm. Serve with quinoa. Top with mint and pumpkin seeds.
* Heat oven to 400° F. Pierce your sweet potato several times with a fork. Place the sweet potatoe on a baking sheet lined with foil. Turn over potato after 15 minutes of baking. Then place back in the oven and continue to bake for another 20 minutes until tender.

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