Found exclusively in West and Central Africa, the Griffonia simplicifolia plant has made a name for itself not only because it reaches 10 feet tall, but rather due to the extensive list of health benefits it has provided since ancient times. Now, to break this down, it is not the plant itself that offers the benefits, but the seed of the plant. The Griffonia seed is a black, dime-sized seed that contains the largest amount of the compound 5-HTP, making up nearly 20% of its composition. 5-HTP is a chemical that serves as a precursor to the synthesis of serotonin in your brain. Serotonin is the neurotransmitter that regulates mood, appetite, and sleep. When serotonin levels increase, feelings of anxiety and depression drop, feelings of well-being elevate, and you can count on a good nightâ??s rest. Found exclusively in West and Central Africa, the Griffonia simplicifolia plant has made a name for itself not only because it reaches 10 feet tall, but rather due to the extensive list of health benefits it has provided since ancient times. Now, to break this down, it is not the plant itself that offers the benefits, but the seed of the plant. The Griffonia seed is a black, dime-sized seed that contains the largest amount of the compound 5-HTP, making up nearly 20% of its composition. 5-HTP is a chemical that serves as a precursor to the synthesis of serotonin in your brain. Serotonin is the neurotransmitter that regulates mood, appetite, and sleep. When serotonin levels increase, feelings of anxiety and depression drop, feelings of well-being elevate, and you can count on a good night's rest.
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Grains of paradise are native to the coastal areas of Africa;s Gulf of Guinea which includes today's countries of Liberia, Ivory Coast, Togo, Nigeria, and Cameroon where grains of paradise have a long-standing record of ethnobotanical use. Before the spice trade routes from Western Europe to the East Indies were established, a lively trade of grains of paradise, cubeb, and long peppers existed. Oceanic travels to the Spice Islands by the Portuguese, Dutch, and English in the 17th century diminished the value and importance of grains of paradise in face of competition of black pepper, clove, mace, and nutmeg. Outside West Africa, grains of paradise are only a minor spice commodity, finding use as a flavoring in alcoholic beverages such as beer, ale, and gin. It is an ingredient in raz al hanoutâ a Moroccan spice mixture.
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