Akuamma seeds also called as Picrialima Nitida are used as an analgesic in different parts of the world but mainly Africa. The active alkaloid present in Akuamma seeds is akuammine and pericine. Akuammine closely resembles the mechanism of action of mitragynine, the active component of Kratom. However, the Akuamma seeds powder is mostly in use.
The uses of Akuamma include the following:
 
Anti-inflammatory action
Pain 
Muscle relaxant
Anti-diarrheal action
Anti-Pyretic
Anti-ulcer
Antiplasmodial action
Remedy for dysmenorrheal, jaundice, GIT disorders, and malaria
 
Each capsule contain 700 mg of powdered Akuamma.