Pinguicula vulgaris vs Vitellaria Paradoxa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Pinguicula vulgaris

Skin and Topical

Vitellaria paradoxa

Skin and Topical

Pinguicula vulgaris

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Vitellaria Paradoxa

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Alpine and Arctic carnivorous herb; leaves used in Nordic folk medicine for wound healing and skin conditions.

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

Active Compounds

mucilage, tannins, flavonoids, naphthoquinones

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

Traditional Uses

wound healing, skin conditions, chapped skin, milk fermentation (Scandinavia)

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

Modern Uses

topical wound healing, skin soothing, traditional milk fermentation starter

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

Adult Dosage

Fresh leaf poultice topically

Shea butter applied topically as needed

Contraindications

internal use, allergy

allergy to shea

Side Effects

skin irritation

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