5 Ways to Use Akuamma Seeds
With a potential ban looming, kratomites are desperately searching for a backup plan. While there is no substitute for kratom, it is not unreasonable to think that viable alternatives exist. When it comes to pain management, relaxation, and the analgesic qualities associated with kratom, akuamma seeds may very well be the next best thing. Botanical researchers are steadily learning why these seeds have been a long-time staple in African medicine. Several more are learning why it has developed a rather foul reputation.
The Herbal Taste Conundrum
I personally find kratom to be a yummy tasting herb. In fact, I can handle most herbs that other people find disgusting with little to no trouble. Akuamma seeds, on the other hand, are a completely different story. These things are nasty, man. Saying they taste like ass would actually be an insult to ass. They make kratom taste like that koolaid powder we used to bring to school and pass around like dope, which was essentially kid crack for us. Okay, maybe I’m being a tad dramatic, but you get the idea. So with that in mind, let’s go over five legit ways to use akuamma seeds.
1. Chew ’Em Up
When I got my hands on these little buggers a couple years ago, I was told that chewing akuamma seeds was the best way to go. Sublingual administration is an effective dosing method for many substances, so this wasn’t all that surprising. I put two seeds in my mouth, let them rest against my left inner cheek, and chewed them on and off for about 20 minutes. Within 30 minutes or so, I could feel that unmistakable sensation that I still have a hard time describing, yet one that let me know I was on to something I could share with my peoples. It worked! But unfortunately, I still can’t get that foulness out of my mental mouth. Gross!
2. Toss and Wash
You can instantly spot a kratomite when they go bringing up lingo like toss and wash. That’s okay, because this tried and true method happens to be yet another effective way to use your akuamma seeds, particularly the powder. Not much to explain here. Measure out your dose, toss it down the hatch, and wash it down with a beverage. No where near as disgusting as sucking on these things for a half hour, but this method will still leave a rather funky taste in your mouth for an extended period of time.
3. Akuamma Pieces
When something as mysterious and unstudied as akuamma seeds hit the botanical market, researchers must exert a lot of creativity in experimenting with what may or may not work. This is especially true when it comes to dosing. One example is cutting the seeds into pieces and then consuming. Apparently swallowing the whole seeds isn’t nearly as effective, but chopping them into two or more pieces appears to do the trick. It’s also a convenient way to get around that horrific, lingering taste, so now you have all the reason in the world to get your swallow on. Hehe!!
4. Akuamma Seed Tincture
Tinctures are a great way to dose just about any herb. The benefits here are twofold. First, there is convenience. Screw chewing, grinding, or cutting up a seed. Simply place a dropper or two under your tongue and you’re good to go. Second, tinctures contain a higher concentration of the active constituents, which means a much more powerful herb. If you’re dealing with insomnia or pain, that added efficiency might be just what the hippie doctor ordered. The downside to akuamma seed tinctures is, yep, you guessed it … the taste. Open wide for a healthy dosage of liquid ass!
5. Akuamma Seed Capsules
Speaking of convenience, akuamma seed capsules are hard to beat. They’re incredibly mobile and thus great for on the go dosing. As an added bonus, taste is practically a non-issue. While capsules may not be the most efficient method on the list, they are effective enough to get the job done. I mean, would you scarf down an extra capsule or two if it meant you could avoid the taste of rotting elephant anus? Hells yeah!
In Closing
I think the comforting thing in all this is the fact that akuamma seeds can be effectively used in an assortment of ways. There really is no right or wrong way to approach it. At the end of the day, it’s all about what best suits you and your situation.
Contel Bradford is a mystical and complex individual. You can attempt to unravel some of the mystery by visiting his freelance site at contelbradford.com.
