Akuamma / Picralima nitida powder
General information (This information does not constitute application and
recommendations for use.)
recommendations for use.)
Picralima nitida is the only plant species of the monotypic genus Picralima within the family
of the dogbane family (Apocynaceae). It is mainly native to West Africa and is called "Akuamma" there, among other things.
description
Picralima nitida grows as a medium-sized tree or shrub with heights of up to 35 meters. The trunk diameter can reach up to about 60 centimeters. The crown is densely leafy. He runs a milky juice.
The simple, slightly leathery leaves are opposite and short-stalked. They are elliptical to ovate, ovate-lanceolate and up to 26 centimeters long and tipped to tailed. The leaf margins are whole and wavy.
distribution
In tropical West Africa there are localities in Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Zaire, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria and as far as Uganda.
composition
Picralima nitida seeds contain 10% protein, 74% carbohydrate, 5% fat and 5.5% fiber.
The water content is only 3.7%. The remaining ingredients are mineral components, such as salts or minerals, which are reduced to 0.88% as a residue on ignition.
of the dogbane family (Apocynaceae). It is mainly native to West Africa and is called "Akuamma" there, among other things.
description
Picralima nitida grows as a medium-sized tree or shrub with heights of up to 35 meters. The trunk diameter can reach up to about 60 centimeters. The crown is densely leafy. He runs a milky juice.
The simple, slightly leathery leaves are opposite and short-stalked. They are elliptical to ovate, ovate-lanceolate and up to 26 centimeters long and tipped to tailed. The leaf margins are whole and wavy.
distribution
In tropical West Africa there are localities in Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Zaire, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria and as far as Uganda.
composition
Picralima nitida seeds contain 10% protein, 74% carbohydrate, 5% fat and 5.5% fiber.
The water content is only 3.7%. The remaining ingredients are mineral components, such as salts or minerals, which are reduced to 0.88% as a residue on ignition.
be quantified. Therefore the seed is also as
Foods very popular in Africa. An oil can be pressed from the seeds.
A variety of secondary metabolites are present in Picralima nitida, most notably alkaloids of the indole class.
However, tannins, flavonoids, saponins, anthocyanins and mucilage also occur. Antimicrobial and larvicidal properties could be demonstrated in the plant extracts.
To use
Picralima nitida is used against a number of different diseases. For example, it is used for fever, high blood pressure, jaundice, gonorrhea, diarrhea, malaria, intestinal worms, sleeping sickness or pain. Not only the seeds, but also the bark, roots or fruits are processed into medicinal products.
folk medicinal use
Picralima nitida provides a basis for many traditional remedies, such as decoction
of roots and bark against stomach complaints and to reduce fever. The seeds are used for pain relief and to treat malaria. Even today, Picralima nitida has its place in the
folk medicine. In Ghana, even herbal medicines made from the dried and powdered seeds are commercially available in the form of capsules. It is officially available as an analgesic in capsules of 25 mg under the name "Picap".
Use as a pain reliever
The analgesic effect of Picralima nitida can be attributed to the alkaloids it contains.
A variety of secondary metabolites are present in Picralima nitida, most notably alkaloids of the indole class.
However, tannins, flavonoids, saponins, anthocyanins and mucilage also occur. Antimicrobial and larvicidal properties could be demonstrated in the plant extracts.
To use
Picralima nitida is used against a number of different diseases. For example, it is used for fever, high blood pressure, jaundice, gonorrhea, diarrhea, malaria, intestinal worms, sleeping sickness or pain. Not only the seeds, but also the bark, roots or fruits are processed into medicinal products.
folk medicinal use
Picralima nitida provides a basis for many traditional remedies, such as decoction
of roots and bark against stomach complaints and to reduce fever. The seeds are used for pain relief and to treat malaria. Even today, Picralima nitida has its place in the
folk medicine. In Ghana, even herbal medicines made from the dried and powdered seeds are commercially available in the form of capsules. It is officially available as an analgesic in capsules of 25 mg under the name "Picap".
Use as a pain reliever
The analgesic effect of Picralima nitida can be attributed to the alkaloids it contains.
This product is sold here as an incense and should not be used as a consumer or medicinal product.