Dalea purpurea vs Vitellaria Paradoxa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Dalea purpurea

Skin and Topical

Vitellaria paradoxa

Skin and Topical

Dalea purpurea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Vitellaria Paradoxa

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

A North American prairie plant used by Native Americans for wound healing and digestive conditions.

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

Active Compounds

flavonoids, tannins, volatile oils

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

Traditional Uses

Wound healing, Digestive conditions, Fever treatment

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

Modern Uses

Wound care, Anti-inflammatory activity

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

Adult Dosage

2g dried herb as tea

Shea butter applied topically as needed

Contraindications

Pregnancy caution

allergy to shea

Side Effects

Mild 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