Griffonia

Low mood, fatigue, nervousness, insomnia… These unpleasant symptoms can invade our daily lives when we are subjected to prolonged stress. During these periods, our bodies become exhausted both physically and psychologically. A course of dietary supplements to combat stress and anxiety will be beneficial to your health. Griffonia appears to be a natural and effective solution for promoting brain balance and restoring serenity and positivity. Could this be the key to regaining your smile and good humor?

Native to Africa, Griffonia, with the Latin name Griffonia simplicifolia , is a legume. Resembling a vine, it is a wild climbing plant. It grows naturally and is not cultivated.

This shrub, adorned with reddish to greenish flowers, can reach up to 3 meters in height. Used for millennia, Griffonia offers numerous health benefits . It addresses certain everyday ailments. Indeed, Griffonia contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system.

This adaptogenic plant helps reduce stress and anxiety. A true calming ally, it helps to naturally restore a positive mood and promotes sleep.

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Griffonia seeds have remarkable health benefits.

The properties of Griffonia are primarily due to the presence of an active ingredient: 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). This amino acid plays a role in the production of serotonin . Serotonin, known as the "happiness hormone," is a neurotransmitter, a chemical messenger. It regulates stress, eating behavior, and sleep.

5-HTP is present in high doses in Griffonia seeds. Therefore, this part, concentrated in active ingredients, is the one primarily used in herbal medicine.

In gemmotherapy, Griffonia buds are considered true elixirs that enhance the plant's effectiveness. Indeed, they are highly concentrated in all the plant's active ingredients (totum).

Besides 5-HTP and its mood-regulating benefits , this plant also contains numerous antioxidants, vitamins and minerals in appreciable quantities.

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Griffonia Rhodiola: a winning combination of relaxing plants to restore emotional balance and serenity

The benefits of Griffonia can be enhanced when taken in combination with anti-stress plants such as Rhodiola .

Rhodiola is also classified as an adaptogenic plant. Nicknamed "Golden Root" because of its valuable benefits , this plant acts particularly on the proper functioning of the nervous system. In herbal medicine, the root is the part used because it has a high concentration of active compounds, such as salidroside and rosavin. These two bioactive compounds are known for their mood-boosting and mood-enhancing effects. The effectiveness of this plant relies in particular on its rosavin and salidroside content.

This plant, recognizable by its bright pink flower buds in spring and then its yellowish flowers in summer, promotes relaxation, well-being and tranquility.

These two calming plants work together in synergy to improve serenity and optimize morale.

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