About akuamma seed company
What is Akuamma?
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“Akuamma” generally refers to the seeds (or extracts) of the tree Picralima nitida, native to West and Central Africa.
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The seeds contain a mixture of indole alkaloids (e.g. akuammine, pseudo-akuammigine, akuammidine, akuammicine, among others) thought to contribute to its biological activity.
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One of the more studied alkaloids, akuammine, is a crystalline alkaloid and is believed to be responsible for many of the purported effects.
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In traditional African medicine, parts of the plant (especially the seeds) have been used historically to treat pain, fever, gastrointestinal issues, malaria, and other ailments.
Claimed / Possible Benefits
It’s important to emphasize that many of these benefits are preliminary (animal studies, in vitro, traditional use) and not conclusively proven in humans. But here are what the sources suggest:
| Benefit | Evidence / Rationale | Strength of Evidence / Caveats |
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| Analgesic / pain relief | Some of the akuamma alkaloids bind to opioid receptors (particularly μ-opioid receptors) in laboratory assays. Animal studies of seed extracts or isolated alkaloids have shown antinociceptive (pain-reducing) effects. | Moderate but weak. The potency is much lower than conventional opioids, and translation to safe, effective human analgesia is uncertain. |
| Anti-inflammatory effects | Some seed extracts and isolated alkaloids have exhibited anti-inflammatory actions in lab / animal models (e.g. reducing inflammation in paw edema). | Preliminary. More human data needed. |
| Gastroprotective / digestive support | Some studies in animals suggest akuamma seed extracts may reduce gastric ulcers, decrease stomach acidity, and improve gastric emptying. | Preliminary, animal-level evidence |
| Antibacterial / antimicrobial | Seed extracts have been tested in vitro against certain pathogenic bacteria and shown some inhibitory effects. | In vitro only; unknown whether these translate to benefits in humans |
| Antimalarial / antiparasitic | Akuammine has been reported to have antimalarial activity. | Promising, but limited clinical human evidence |
| Fever / antipyretic | In traditional use, akuamma has been used to reduce fever. Some supporting lab / animal studies exist. | Traditional / supportive but not definitive |
| Mood / well-being / mild relief of discomfort | Some anecdotal sources claim that small doses may improve mood, mild discomfort, or support relaxation. |
Why Akuamma Seed Company?
We specialize in Akuamma. Our main focus is providing our customers with the highest quality Akuamma product we can source. We work hand in hand with our growers to insure our product is fresh and consistently up to industry standards. We strive to offer the highest quality product at an affordable, very competitive price.
Shipping terms
Monday - Friday orders MUST be placed before 3PM EST.
Saturday - Orders Must be placed before 12PM EST.
Sunday - we are closed, all orders will be shipped Monday by 3PM EST.
Customer service
Customer satisfaction is important to us. If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, don't hesitate to contact. I gladly accept returns and exchanges Just contact me within: 3 days of delivery & Ship items back to me within: 7 days of delivery. We don't accept cancellations.