Dittrichia viscosa vs Vitellaria Paradoxa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Dittrichia viscosa

Skin and Topical

Vitellaria paradoxa

Skin and Topical

Dittrichia viscosa

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Vitellaria Paradoxa

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Mediterranean Asteraceae used in folk medicine for wound healing and anti-inflammatory conditions.

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

Active Compounds

inuviscolide, sesquiterpene lactones, flavonoids

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

Traditional Uses

Wound healing in Mediterranean folk medicine, Anti-inflammatory use

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

Modern Uses

Wound healing, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial

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

Adult Dosage

Fresh leaf poultice on wounds; 3-5 g dried herb as tea

Shea butter applied topically as needed

Contraindications

Sesquiterpene lactone sensitivity, Pregnancy

allergy to shea

Side Effects

Contact dermatitis, 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