Scientific Name: Picralima Nitida
Common Names: Akuamma, Picralima nitida, Picralima, Picap
Akuamma seed powder is ideal for encapsulation to avoid the strong bitter taste of Akuamma, though it can be made into a tea or mixed/blended with any favorite drink.
Dosage is typically 4-8 grams.
Uses: Pain relief, anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxant and anti-diarrheal.
History and Description: Used in West Africa for hundreds of years, Akuamma seeds are a traditional medicine containing akuammine and pericine as well as a number of related minor alkaloids that work as analgesic in pain relief. Akuamma comes from a small tree that produces a large hard fruit. The seeds are then removed by hand and sun dried. Similar to Mitragynine in structure, the alkaloids bind to opioid receptors as potent μ-opioid agonists.
Seeds typically contain about 3.5%-4.8% akuammine.
Warning: Contact your health provider before taking this supplement if you are pregnant, nursing, taking prescription medication or have had liver problems. Do not use if under 18 years of age. Keep out of reach of children. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
