Griffonia Simplicifolia Seeds
Scientific: Griffonia simplicifolia
Common name: Griffonia
Local name: kagya, atootoo, poopoo (Twi) kadudu
(Fanti), gbogbotri (Ewe)
Family: Caesalpinaceae
Description
Scientific: Griffonia Simplification
Common Name: Griffonia
Local Name: kagya, atootoo, poopoo (Twi) kadudu
(Fanti), gbogbotri (Ewe)
Family: Caesalpinaceae
Description: Griffonia is vine that could reach a height of over 50m on tall tress, but in low savannah and coastal areas, the height is around 4m.
Habitat: It is found in forest, high savannah and coastal belts and on ant-hills.
Part Used: Seed
Folklore Use: The vine is a good chew stick while the dried leaves treat baldness of the head. Active ingredient: SHTP (5hydroxy tryptaphan).
Uses: Relieves anxiety (anti-depressant). Enhances sleep. Suppresses appetite. Treats obesity. Worksaround the (serotonin) of the brain.
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