{"id":14615,"date":"2025-03-11T14:31:13","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T13:31:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aromexperten.se\/butik\/uncategorized\/akuamma\/"},"modified":"2026-09-20T07:41:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T05:41:40","slug":"akuamma","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aromexperten.se\/en\/shop\/botanicals\/akuamma-picralima-nitida-en\/akuamma\/","title":{"rendered":"Akuamma"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What is Akuamma (Picralima nitida)?<\/h2>\n<p>Akuamma, also known as <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Picralima_nitida\">Picralima nitida<\/a>, is a tropical plant in the Apocynaceae family that grows naturally in West Africa. The plant is best known for its seeds, which have long been the subject of botanical and <a href=\"https:\/\/aromexperten.se\/en\/product-category\/botanicals\/\">ethnobotanical<\/a> studies. The tree thrives in humid rainforest regions and can grow up to 25 m tall.  <\/p>\n<p>Akuamma seeds contain a unique chemical composition with bioactive alkaloids, with akuammicine, akuammidine, pericine and akuammine among the most prominent. These compounds have been the subject of scientific analyses and botanical research. Akuamma is available to buy as powdered seeds.  <\/p>\n<h3>Botanical Description<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Scientific name:<\/strong> Picralima nitida<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family:<\/strong> Apocynaceae<\/li>\n<li><strong>Order:<\/strong> Gentianales<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plant height:<\/strong> 10\u201325 m<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leaves:<\/strong> Dark green, elliptical, 10\u201325 cm long<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flowers:<\/strong> White or yellowish, small and fragrant<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fruit:<\/strong> Large, oval, contains hard seeds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Chemical Composition<\/h3>\n<p>Scientific analyses have identified several alkaloids in Akuamma seeds, with <strong>akuammicine<\/strong>, <strong>akuammidine<\/strong> and <strong>pericine<\/strong> being the most prominent. The plant\u2019s chemical composition has been of great interest in botanical research and laboratory analyses. <\/p>\n<h3>Product information<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Contents:<\/strong> 100% Akuamma seeds, ground powder<\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> West Africa<\/li>\n<li><strong>Format:<\/strong> Powder, whole seeds<\/li>\n<li><strong>Usage:<\/strong> Botanical raw material for crafts and technical purposes. The product is not a foodstuff, animal feed, or in any way intended for human consumption\/ingestion. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How should Akuamma be stored?<\/h3>\n<p>Store dry, cool and out of reach of children \u2013 protected from direct sunlight to maintain product quality.<\/p>\n<p>This product undergoes careful handling and milling in the country of origin. It is then sent to independent laboratories for extensive quality testing. These laboratories analyze the product to ensure it is free from E. coli, salmonella, yeast, enterobacteria and heavy metals. We strive to maintain the highest possible standard and safety for our products.   <\/p>\n<p>Experts carry out these tests to confirm product safety and quality. They carefully verify that the product contains no harmful microorganisms or heavy metals. Through this quality assurance program, we guarantee that our customers always receive a product that is both safe and of the highest quality.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Akuamma (Picralima nitida) is a tropical plant in the Apocynaceae family that grows naturally in West Africa. The plant is known for its large, oval fruits that contain hard seeds. Akuamma seeds have a unique chemical composition with alkaloids such as akuammine, akuammicine, akuammidine and pericine. The product has long been the subject of ethnobotany. 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