Amorpha fruticosa vs Vitellaria Paradoxa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Amorpha fruticosa

Skin and Topical

Vitellaria paradoxa

Skin and Topical

Amorpha fruticosa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Vitellaria Paradoxa

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

A North American shrub with folk medicinal uses for skin conditions and as an insecticide.

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

Active Compounds

amorphin, tannins, flavonoids, rotenone

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

Traditional Uses

Skin conditions, Insecticide use, Anti-inflammatory herb

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

Modern Uses

Anti-inflammatory research, Antimicrobial activity

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

Adult Dosage

2g dried leaf as tea

Shea butter applied topically as needed

Contraindications

Pregnancy caution

allergy to shea

Side Effects

Mild 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