Akuamma nitida powder

Description

Akuamma nitida powder is  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.)

Akuamma nitida powder as an Anti-Inflammatory

Akuamma’s history as a folk medicine helped draw attention to its antidiarrheal and antimalarial applications. However, recent research is now underscoring the plant’s effectiveness as an anti-inflammatory — an application of the plant that was previously unexplored. In this study from 2002, researchers investigated the anti-inflammatory properties of Akuamma seeds by examining the plant’s efficacy at reducing swelling in rats. The authors found that not only was Akuamma seed extract effective at reducing swelling but that the pseudo-akuammigine alkaloid was responsible for the anti-swelling response.

Akuamma nitida powder as an Analgesic

According to other research, the seeds of picralima nitida also possess notable pain-relieving properties. In one study, researchers found that Akuamma “produced significant analgesic activity” and increased the pain threshold of rats. Other researchers have noted that pericine and akuammine — two of the alkaloids present in Akuamma seeds — appear to be responsible for the plant’s analgesic properties. However, Akuamma seeds’ analgesic effects appear to be limited in comparison to other plants.

EFFECTS

Akuamma nitida powder 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 nitida powder have a bitter flavour. They are often chewed with lemon juice to offset the bitterness. Ground seeds can be capsulated, infused as tea, 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.

Many people are on the hunt for natural and herbal medicines that might help them with numerous ailments, ranging from pain relief to managing digestive issues. One such herb is known as akuamma, which can be useful if you suffer chronic pain, and it also gives you feelings of calm and relaxation. This double duty makes it very effective and widely loved by its users.

 legal status

You might be interested in the various benefits of akuamma, particularly if you are already accustomed to using kratom. Unlike kratom though, akuamma is totally legal in most places, so you can just buy and use it when you want without running afoul of the law. At low dosage, serious side effects are rare.