Akuamma (Picralima nitida)

Product information

Akuamma is the seed from the Picralima (Picralima nitida) tree which traditionally grows in tropical Africa (for instance Ghana, Nigeria and Cameroon.) The plant produces a green fruit which eventually turns yellow and contains a number of seeds. The dried seed has been a staple of West African medicine for ages in the treatment of pain, diarrhoea and malaria. The active element is the indole alkaloid Akuammine which is also known as vincamajoridine. Structurally Akuammine is comparable to both yohimbine and mitragynine (the main ingredient in Kratom.)

Effects

Akuamma is often considered a Kratom or opioid substitute. It gives a sense of well-being in combination with a mild sedation. Effects typically last between 3 and 4 hours.

Usage

Akuamma seeds have a bitter flavour. They are often chewed with lemon juice to offset the bitterness. Ground seeds can be capsulated, infused as tea (with a sweetener), smoked or vaped. An average dose is 250mg to 500mg which amounts to one teaspoon of ground Akuamma. Start off with a small dose and carefully discover your optimum from there.