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Botanical Name: Griffonia simplicifolia
Plant Part Used: Seed
Processing Method: Extraction
Found predominantly in the western parts of Africa, Griffonia is a woody creeper, having green flowers and black pods. Its seed has been used for its extracts, known as 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-htp), which is a neurotransmitter, an important building block for human to form serotonin. The seeds of Griffonia are known to ease sleep and aid anxiety, headache, and depression. Griffonia triggers the production of serotonin, which uplifts the mood and eases pain.
| Main Producing Countries |
Ghana, Nigeria and Togo
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Griffonia is a woody climbing shrub native to West and Central Africa, known for its small green pods and black seeds, which are valued for their natural 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) content. It belongs to the Fabaceae (legume) family and thrives in tropical rainforests, savannas, and riverbanks. The plant has been used traditionally in African herbal medicine and is now widely cultivated for its nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications.Today, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Togo, and Nigeria are the major producers of Griffonia, where it grows wild and is also cultivated in controlled conditions. This hardy shrub can reach up to 3 meters (10 feet) in height and produces greenish flowers that develop into seed pods containing dark brown to black seeds.The harvesting season typically falls between October and March, when the seed pods mature and turn brown. Harvesting is done manually, as farmers collect the pods, remove the seeds, and dry them naturally before further processing. The dried seeds are then exported or used to extract 5-HTP, which is widely used in dietary supplements and functional health products.
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| Items | Specification | Test Methods |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Analysis | ||
| Description | Powder | Organoleptic |
| Color | White to off-white | Organoleptic |
| Odor | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Taste | Characteristic | Organoleptic |
| Mesh size | 100% Passes through #80 mesh | USP<786> |
| Loss on drying | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<731> |
| Total ash | NMT 10.0% w/w | USP<561> |
| Identification | Conforms to Standard | HPLC |
| Bulk density | NLT 0.3 g/ml | USP<616> |
| Residual solvent | Meet USP requirement | USP |
| Extract Solvent | Water and Ethanol | USP |
| 5-HTP | NLT 99% | HPLC |
| Total Heavy Metals | ||
| Total Heavy Metals | NMT 10 ppm | USP<231> |
| Lead | NMT 3 ppm | USP<232> |
| Arsenic | NMT 1 ppm | USP<232> |
| Mercury | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Cadmium | NMT 0.5 ppm | USP<232> |
| Microbiology Test | ||
| Total Plate count | NMT 10,000 cfu/g | USP<2021> |
| Yeast & Mold | NMT 1000 cfu/g | USP<2021> |
| E. coli | Negative | USP<2022> |
| Salmonella | Negative | USP<2022> |
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