From forest to pharmacy: Should we be depressed about a sustainable Griffonia simplicifolia (Fabaceae) seed supply chain?

Griffonia simplicifolia D.C (Baill.) (Fabaceae) seeds are unusually high (6–20% wet weight) in 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan), a serotonin precursor widely used to treat depression. Consequently, this species is regarded as a herbal “Prozac®”. Contemporary use as an anti-depressant contrasts with tradi...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of ethnopharmacology 2021-10, Vol.278, p.114202-114202, Article 114202
Hauptverfasser:	Cunningham, A.B., Brinckmann, J.A., Harter, D.E.V.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	5-Hydroxytryptophan Griffonia Harvesting impacts Interactive impacts Population dynamics
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