What is Akuamma? A Complete Guide to Picralima Nitida RSS

From West African rainforests to your shelf: learn how akuamma seeds are harvested, dried, and processed, and why sourcing matters.

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Akuamma (scientific name Picralima nitida) is a seed native to the tropical forests of West and Central Africa, including Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, and Cameroon. For generations, communities across this region have used akuamma seeds as part of traditional practices, grinding them into powder or preparing them in other forms.