Astrocaryum murumuru vs Vitellaria Paradoxa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Astrocaryum murumuru

Skin and Topical

Vitellaria paradoxa

Skin and Topical

Description

Amazonian spiny palm producing fatty-acid rich butter from seeds used in indigenous cosmetics and folk medicine.

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

Active Compounds

lauric acid, myristic acid, oleic acid, tocopherols, phytosterols

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

Traditional Uses

Traditional Amazonian indigenous use of seed fat for skin and hair care, Used by riverine communities for wound healing and skin protection

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

Modern Uses

Skin moisturizer, Wound healing, Hair conditioning, Emollient

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

Adult Dosage

Topical butter application to skin and hair

Shea butter applied topically as needed

Contraindications

No specific contraindications established

allergy to shea

Side Effects

Rare 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