Mimosa tenuiflora vs Vitellaria Paradoxa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Mimosa tenuiflora

Skin and Topical

Vitellaria paradoxa

Skin and Topical

Mimosa tenuiflora

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Vitellaria Paradoxa

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Brazilian and Mexican tree used for wound healing and skin regeneration; bark contains DMT-related compounds.

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

Active Compounds

tryptamines, flavonoids, tannins, saponins

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

Traditional Uses

Burn and wound healing in Mexican medicine, Skin regeneration, Shamanic ritual use in Brazil

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

Modern Uses

Skin regeneration, Wound healing, Antimicrobial

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

Adult Dosage

Bark powder paste applied to burns topically

Shea butter applied topically as needed

Contraindications

Internal use - psychoactive compounds, Pregnancy, Psychoactive in ceremonial preparations

allergy to shea

Side Effects

Psychoactive if ingested with MAOIs

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