Kigelia Africana vs Vitellaria Paradoxa

A West and Central African tree; the fruit contains steroidal saponins and iridoids used for skin conditions, uterine fibroids, and prostate disorders across Africa.

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

Kigelin, Ferulic acid, Naphthoquinones, Steroid saponins

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

Skin diseases and sores in West African traditional medicine, Uterine fibroids and reproductive disorders, Prostate and male urinary health

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

Topical anti-inflammatory for skin, Prostate health support, Antimicrobial and antifungal

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

Topical fruit extract cream; 500mg internal extract twice daily

Shea butter applied topically as needed

Avoid internal use in pregnancy, Topical safe with patch test first

allergy to shea

Contact dermatitis, GI disturbance with internal use

rare allergic contact dermatitis