Wrightia Tinctoria vs Vitellaria Paradoxa

A South Asian tree whose leaves are used in Ayurveda and Siddha medicine for psoriasis, dandruff, and skin disorders; yields a blue dye used historically in cloth.

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

Wrightial, Conarrhimine, Steroidal alkaloids, Flavonoids

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

Psoriasis and skin diseases, Dandruff and scalp disorders, Diarrhea and dysentery

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

Psoriasis management, Anti-inflammatory skin conditions, Antimicrobial

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

Topical application of paste or 250mg extract twice daily

Shea butter applied topically as needed

Patch test before widespread topical use

allergy to shea

Contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals

rare allergic contact dermatitis