griffonia simplicifolia seed

Griffonia is a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, Fabaceae. It belongs to the subfamily Caesalpinioideae. Griffonia is known to have a high concentration of 5-HTP in its seeds.
Griffonia seed comes from the beans of a vine native to Africa. In African folk medicine, Griffonia seed is reputed to be an aphrodisiac, as well as an antibiotic and a remedy for diarrhea, vomiting and stomachache.
Recent research suggests that Friffonia seed raises serotonin levels in the brain. Serotonin is important in regulating brain chemistry and is especially important in problems such as depression, insomnia and eating disorders.