Lightly crush a few dried seeds and steep them in hot simmering water for about ten minutes. Strain before drinking, traditionally after meals. Approximately 1 to 2 g of crushed seeds per cup, once or twice a day.
Gently boil crushed seeds in water for a few minutes, then let rest before straining. This preparation, more concentrated than an infusion, was reserved for occasional use. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
A few dried seeds are chewed directly after a meal, according to traditional Ethiopian practice, for their refreshing and digestive effect. A few seeds (2 to 3) after a meal.
Corrorima can be found as dried seeds in specialty stores selling Ethiopian products, and some herbalist shops offering East African spices. The plant itself grows mainly in the mountainous and humid regions of southwestern Ethiopia.
The fruits and seeds are traditionally harvested at the end of the rainy season, when the capsules have reached full maturity, then dried in the shade.