Calophyllum inophyllum vs Vitellaria Paradoxa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Calophyllum inophyllum

Skin and Topical

Vitellaria paradoxa

Skin and Topical

Description

Coastal tropical tree from Pacific Islands and Indian Ocean, seed oil used extensively for wound healing.

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

Active Compounds

calophyllolide, inophyllum B, mammea, coumarins, fatty acids

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

Traditional Uses

Sacred healing tree of Pacific Island peoples for wound and skin conditions, Used across Indian Ocean and Pacific for skin diseases and wound healing

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

Modern Uses

Wound healing via calophyllolide, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Scar reduction

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

Adult Dosage

Cold-pressed seed oil applied topically to wounds and skin conditions

Shea butter applied topically as needed

Contraindications

Internal use not recommended, Oral consumption

allergy to shea

Side Effects

Rare skin sensitization

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