Akuamma (Picralima Nitida) Powder/Capsules

The dried seeds from this plant are used in traditional medicine throughout West Africa, particularly in Ghana as well as in the Ivory Coast and Nigeria. The seeds are crushed or powdered and taken orally and are mainly used for the treatment of malaria and diarrhea, and as a painkiller.  Akuamma has an opioid alternative derived from seeds of the Picralima nitida tree, was reported. Studies have shown Akuamma alkaloids to have affinity for mu-, delta-, and kappa- opioid binding sites, and for effects to be antagonized by naloxone.