Erythronium americanum vs Vitellaria Paradoxa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Erythronium americanum

Skin and Topical

Vitellaria paradoxa

Skin and Topical

Erythronium americanum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Vitellaria Paradoxa

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Delicate spring ephemeral of eastern North American forests, used by Native Americans for fever and 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

colchicine traces, saponins, flavonoids, steroidal compounds

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

Traditional Uses

Traditional Native American remedy for fevers and wounds, Used by Cherokee Ojibwe and other tribes for diverse conditions

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

Modern Uses

Wound healing, Antipyretic, Anti-inflammatory, Emetic traditional

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

Adult Dosage

Tincture: 1-2ml 3x/day with caution

Shea butter applied topically as needed

Contraindications

Pregnancy, Large doses emetic

allergy to shea

Side Effects

Nausea and vomiting at high doses

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