Today we are going to shortly talk about another alkaloid: Akuamma Seeds but first a little history on Akuamma seeds.

Akuamma is a tree that grows natively throughout tropical Africa, including Benin, Nigeria, Ghana, and Uganda. The plant’s existence was first recorded in 1896 and was likely an integral component of West African folk medicine spanning hundreds, if not thousands of years. Its earliest applications include use as a treatment for malaria, diarrhea, and pain.

As science caught up, African researchers developed an interest in exploring the therapeutic potential of picralima nitida. Shortly after, a Ghanaian hospital began manufacturing and selling the plant’s seeds as a powdered, capsule-based pain reliever.

To produce Akuamma, farmers collect and dry the tree’s seeds before grinding them into a fine-grain powder. The tree’s seeds have naturally-occurring alkaloids which include akuammidine, pseudo-akuammigine, pericine, akuammine, and others — are chiefly responsible for Akuamma seeds’ effects which is structurally similar to mitragynine, one of kratom’s primary alkaloids.

Effects

Akuamma is often considered to be a mild sedative and also works well for pain relief, especially as a natural alternative to opiates. 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.