Chamomile vs Vitellaria Paradoxa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Chamomile

Anthemis nobilis

Skin and Topical

Vitellaria paradoxa

Skin and Topical

Chamomile

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Vitellaria Paradoxa

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Roman chamomile used in traditional European medicine for skin, digestive, and anxiety complaints.

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

Active Compounds

esters (angelic and tiglic), alpha-bisabolol, azulene, anthemic acid, flavonoids

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

Traditional Uses

Roman European sedative, children's digestive remedy, skin inflammation

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

Modern Uses

skin inflammation, mild anxiety, digestive spasms, wound healing

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

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried flowers as tea 3x daily; topical as needed

Shea butter applied topically as needed

Contraindications

Asteraceae allergy, blood thinners, pregnancy (emmenagogue in high doses)

allergy to shea

Side Effects

allergic contact dermatitis, increased bleeding, rare severe allergy

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