Family

• Fabaceae

Constituents

• Proteins, amino acids and derivatives (including 5-hydroxy-tryptophan)
• Alkaloids
• Lectins
• Vitamins and minerals

Parts used

• Fruit (seed)

Properties

• Calming and adaptogenic action
• Acts directly on serotonin levels (hormone that regulates our mood)
• Reduces appetite
• Relaxes the muscles
• Antibiotic
• Aphrodisiac
• Antidiarrheal

Indications

• Weight loss
• Nervous tension
• Insomnia
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Fibromyalgia
• Dependencies and addictions (tabacco, alcohol, sugar, etc.)

Side effects

Cases of mild and temporary gastrointestinal disturbances (nausea, etc.)

Contraindications

You should not take Griffonia if:

• you are pregnant
• you are breastfeeding
• you are a child
• if you have scleroderma (autoimmune disease)
• if you are also taking treatment with St. John's Wort or a serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Interactions

Treatment with St. John's wort or a serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Forms of use

• Powder
• Dry extract
• Standardized plant extract