[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.

Coffee-flavored mousse that looks like a barista-made latte from your favorite coffee shop.
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INGREDIENTS:
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1 ½ tbsp cornstarch
2/3 cup warm milk
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp instant coffee
½ tbsp gelatin powder
2 tbsp cold water
1 cup whipping cream, chilled
Royal icing in white and beige
2 egg whites, beaten until foamy
3 cups powdered sugar
1 – 2 T tsp water
Brown food colouring

STEPS:
Stir egg yolks with sugar until creamy and pale yellow colored. Stir in cornstarch. Gradually whisk in the warm milk until completely combined. Place the yolks mixture into a small saucepan and cook over low heat while stirring until boils and thickens. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and instant coffee. Let it cool. Dissolve gelatin in 2 tbsp cold water and leave for about 5 to 10 minutes. Place coffee mixture over low heat a add in the gelatin just until it melts, then remove form heat. Whip the cold whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Gradually incorporate into coffee mixture.

Scoop the mousse into clear glass mugs and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

For the icing: sift powdered sugar into a large bowl. Mix in beaten eggs, and whip for 5 min until stiff. Add water until desired consistency is reached. Divide into two bowls dying one a light tan brown. Place each color in a piping bag. Pipe the top of each mug with the brown and smooth out. Then pipe in the white and use a toothpick to drag through the icing. Let set for at least 1 hour in the fridge before serving.

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