Stylosanthes guianensis vs Vitellaria Paradoxa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Stylosanthes guianensis

Skin and Topical

Vitellaria paradoxa

Skin and Topical

Stylosanthes guianensis

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Vitellaria Paradoxa

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Tropical legume used as fodder plant and in folk medicine in South America for wound healing.

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, phenolics

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

Traditional Uses

Wound healing in South American folk medicine, Fodder and soil improvement

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

Modern Uses

Wound healing properties, Antimicrobial effects

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

Adult Dosage

Leaf paste on wounds

Shea butter applied topically as needed

Contraindications

None significant

allergy to shea

Side Effects

None documented

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