| Other Name: |
Akuamma Seeds Extract |
| Specification: |
10:1, 20:1, 50:1 |
| Appearance: |
Brown Fine Powder |
| Particle Size: |
100% pass 80mesh |
Akuamma seeds or Picralima Nitida is an herbal medicine used in different part of Africa as a pain killer. The seeds contain various types of alkaloids which include akuammine and pericine. These alkaloids possess skeletal muscle relaxant, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-diarrheal, antimicrobial, antipyretic, antiplasmodial and antiulcer activities.
Akuamma seeds resemble in a way because its alkaloid akuammine is related to mitragynine and yohimbine. Studies reveal that Akuamma seeds can be employed as a remedy for fever, hypertension, jaundice, dysmenorrhea, malaria and gastrointestinal disorders. These seeds are crushed and taken in powdered form, but they have a very bitter taste so usually they are capsulated and sold under the name Picap. The powdered form of seeds can be mixed with food too.
Function of Akuamma Seeds Extract
1. As a pain killer
Akuamma seeds are known for their analgesic action. According to users on Reddit and various drug forums, they have been using the seeds to alleviate pain that is caused by Lupus erythematosus, fibromyalgia, arthritis, and migraine.
2. Produces a sense of relaxation
These seeds are known for reducing stress levels and providing an overall sense of well-being. The seeds have helped many users who face panic attacks and anxiety. When this drug is taken, it helps in relaxing the mental state and produces calmness.
3. Anti-parasitic action
Akuamma seeds are known for their anti-parasitic action. They specifically act against Trypanosoma, which is a protozoon with a single flagellum. It causes diseases like African sleeping sickness, Leishmaniasis, and Chagas diseases.
4. Anti-malarial action
Picralima nitida seeds and other parts of fruit and stem bark have been investigated in vitro for antimalarial action.
5. Anti-diabetic
One of the alkaloid ‘Akuammicine’ present in the seeds is demonstrated to have anti-diabetic properties. The alkaloid promotes the uptake of glucose into the cells thus reducing plasma levels of glucose, like that of insulin.