Achillea biebersteinii vs Vitellaria Paradoxa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Achillea biebersteinii

Skin and Topical

Vitellaria paradoxa

Skin and Topical

Achillea biebersteinii

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Vitellaria Paradoxa

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Middle Eastern and Central Asian yarrow used in folk medicine for digestive and wound conditions.

West African tree whose seeds produce shea butter, used widely in traditional medicine for skin conditions, anti-inflammatory applications, and food.

Active Compounds

camphor, cineole, sesquiterpenes, flavonoids

triterpene alcohols, allantoin, cinnamic acid esters, stearic acid, oleic acid

Traditional Uses

Digestive conditions in Middle Eastern folk medicine, Wound healing

skin conditions, wound healing, inflammation, muscle pain, sun protection

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory, Hemostatic, Antimicrobial

skin moisturizing, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, UV protection

Adult Dosage

3-5 g dried herb as tea

Shea butter applied topically as needed

Contraindications

Ragweed allergy, Pregnancy

allergy to shea

Side Effects

Allergic reactions

rare allergic contact dermatitis

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E