Reaumuria hirtella vs Vitellaria Paradoxa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Reaumuria hirtella

Skin and Topical

Vitellaria paradoxa

Skin and Topical

Description

Salt-tolerant desert shrub of Middle Eastern deserts, used in traditional Arab and Bedouin medicine.

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

Active Compounds

flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids

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

Traditional Uses

Traditional Bedouin desert medicine for skin conditions, Used in Arab folk medicine for wound healing

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

Modern Uses

Wound healing, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Traditional desert medicine

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

Adult Dosage

Topical decoction for wounds; Tea: 3-5g per cup 2x/day

Shea butter applied topically as needed

Contraindications

No specific contraindications established

allergy to shea

Side Effects

Mild skin effects

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