Arnica vs Vitellaria Paradoxa

Arnica is a European mountain plant used topically for centuries to treat bruises, sprains, and muscle pain. It is one of the most popular homeopathic remedies worldwide and is also used as a conventional herbal topical preparation. Internal use of non-homeopathic arnica is toxic and should be avoided.

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

Helenalin, Dihydrohelenalin, Arnifolin, Thymol derivatives, Flavonoids

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

Bruise treatment, Sprain and strain relief, Muscle pain, Wound healing, Anti-inflammatory

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

Bruises and contusions, Post-surgical swelling, Muscle soreness, Sprains and strains, Osteoarthritis (topical)

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

Topical gel or cream applied 2-4 times daily to unbroken skin only

Shea butter applied topically as needed

Open wounds or broken skin, Internal use (toxic), Allergy to Asteraceae family, Pregnancy

allergy to shea

Contact dermatitis, Skin irritation, Eczema on prolonged use, TOXICITY IF INGESTED (cardiac arrest, organ failure)

rare allergic contact dermatitis