Wrightia Arborea vs Vitellaria Paradoxa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Wrightia Arborea

Wrightia arborea

Skin and Topical

Vitellaria Paradoxa

Vitellaria paradoxa

Skin and Topical

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Wrightia Arborea

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Vitellaria Paradoxa

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Deciduous tree of South and Southeast Asia used in Ayurveda for skin conditions, psoriasis, and anti-inflammatory applications, related to W. tinctoria.

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

Active Compounds

wrightine, alkaloids, glycosides, tannins, flavonoids

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

Traditional Uses

psoriasis, skin diseases, rheumatism, anti-inflammatory, wound healing

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

Modern Uses

anti-psoriatic, anti-inflammatory, skin care, wound healing

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

Adult Dosage

Bark or leaf paste topically; decoction 200ml 2x daily internally

Shea butter applied topically as needed

Contraindications

pregnancy, allergy, excessive internal use

allergy to shea

Side Effects

skin irritation topically, mild nausea internally

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

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