5-HTP / L-5-Hydroxytryptophan is natural extracted from Griffonia simplicifolia seed, the raw material be found principally in the West African countries, mainly in Ghana, Ivory Coast and Togo. Every so often, we add a supplement that, well, we just get excited over. 5-HTP is one of them. Why are we excited? Because this stuff really works to alleviate some truly debilitating problems. 5-HTP, or 5-hydroxytryptophan, is the immediate precursor of serotonin.. Product Specification: 99% 5-HTP / L-5-Hydroxytryptophan (HPLC)Latin Name: Griffonia simplicifolia (Vahl ex DC) Baill. Product Type: Milk White Powdered ExtractPart of the Plant Used: Seed Extract Method: Grain alcohol / Water