Griffonia Seed Extract Botanical Source: Griffonia simplicifolia. CAS No.: 56-69-9 Plant Part Used: Seed Specification: 5-HTP 20% ~ 99% by HPLC. Appearance: White to Grey white powder. Description: 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) is extracted from the seed of Griffonia simplicifolia. 5-HTP has attracted a good deal of attention lately because of its ability to increase pain tolerance, induce sleep, and affect how hunger is perceived. Functions: Treating a wide variety of conditions related to low serotonin levels, including the following: 1. Improving in mood, anxiety, insomnia, and physical symptoms; 2. Reducing depressing and fibromyalgia; 3. Being effective in various types of headaches including tension headache and migraines; 4. Decreasing food intake and weight loss. Application: Griffonia seed extract can be made into capsules, troche and granule as healthy care products and drug.