Hypericum Androsaemum vs Vitellaria Paradoxa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Hypericum Androsaemum

Hypericum androsaemum

Skin and Topical

Vitellaria paradoxa

Skin and Topical

Hypericum Androsaemum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Vitellaria Paradoxa

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

European woodland hypericum used for wound healing and mild nervous conditions in folk medicine.

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

Active Compounds

hyperforin, hypericin (trace), xanthones, flavonoids, tannins

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

Traditional Uses

European wound herb, Celtic folk medicine, British traditional plant

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

Modern Uses

wound healing, mild sedative, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory

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

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried herb as tea daily

Shea butter applied topically as needed

Contraindications

SSRIs (mild), blood thinners, photosensitivity

allergy to shea

Side Effects

photosensitivity, mild drug interactions

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