Arthropodium Cirratum vs Vitellaria Paradoxa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

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Arthropodium Cirratum

Arthropodium cirratum

Skin and Topical

Vitellaria paradoxa

Skin and Topical

Description

Lily native to New Zealand used by Maori as a food plant and medicinally for skin conditions and as a wound healer.

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

Active Compounds

saponins, flavonoids, mucilage

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

Traditional Uses

skin conditions, wound healing, food source, soothing

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

Modern Uses

wound healing, skin soothing, anti-inflammatory

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

Adult Dosage

Leaf or rhizome poultice topically

Shea butter applied topically as needed

Contraindications

allergy to Asparagaceae

allergy to shea

Side Effects

very well tolerated

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