Quercus Infectoria Herb vs Vitellaria Paradoxa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Quercus Infectoria Herb

Quercus infectoria

Skin and Topical

Vitellaria paradoxa

Skin and Topical

Quercus Infectoria Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Vitellaria Paradoxa

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Oak producing tannin-rich galls used across the Middle East and Unani medicine for diarrhea, skin conditions, and antimicrobial.

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

Active Compounds

tannic acid, gallic acid, ellagic acid, beta-sitosterol

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

Traditional Uses

astringent for diarrhea in Unani medicine, skin condition and wound treatment, antimicrobial gall preparation

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

Modern Uses

astringent, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory

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

Adult Dosage

1-3g dried gall as tea or topical wash

Shea butter applied topically as needed

Contraindications

chronic constipation, gastric inflammation

allergy to shea

Side Effects

constipation, reduced nutrient absorption

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