Griffonia common
Instructions for use:
- 1. Chemical composition
- 2. Useful properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Home remedies
Griffonia simple-leaved - African shrub; is a source of 5-hydroxytryptophan, helps reduce appetite and anxiety.
Chemical composition
- 5-hydroxytryptophan (the maximum amount is found in seeds, also present in leaves and pods): an amino acid necessary for the production of serotonin in the body, which plays an important role in the nervous system as a neurotransmitter for the transport of signals between neurons; usually used for mild insomnia, migraines, and as part of weight loss measures;
- a complex of components of the lithospermoside group (contained in the roots), which are active in reducing the destruction of erythrocytes (the mechanism of action has not been studied).
Beneficial features
Griffonia common (Bandeira common) is a shrub used in traditional African folk medicine. The seeds of the plant are used as an aphrodisiac and antibiotic, as well as in the treatment of diarrhea, stomach pains and vomiting, the leaves are used to heal wounds, and the juice from fresh leaves is used for diseases of the kidneys and bladder.
Recently, griffonia has been used to treat the following diseases / conditions: anxiety and depression, insomnia, migraines and headaches, as well as to regulate appetite, which leads to weight loss in obese patients.
Indications for use
Griffonia prostate is recommended for use as a source of 5-hydroxytryptophan.
The plant can be used for the following diseases / conditions:
- insomnia associated with jet lag;
- strengthening the heart muscle;
- depressive syndrome.
Contraindications
- combined use with drugs that enhance cognitive function, especially with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors;
- individual intolerance to biologically active substances contained in griffonia.
It is necessary to take into account that the composition of the plant may contain not yet identified bioactive substances, therefore it may have additional contraindications.
Home remedies for griffonia prostate
There is no data.
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
