Xanthorrhoea Australis vs Vitellaria Paradoxa

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Xanthorrhoea Australis

Xanthorrhoea australis

Skin and Topical

Vitellaria Paradoxa

Vitellaria paradoxa

Skin and Topical

Description

Iconic Australian grass tree used by Aboriginal peoples for resin-based adhesive, waterproofing, and medicinally for wound healing and as an antimicrobial.

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

Active Compounds

p-coumaric acid, ferulic acid, abietic acid, resin acids, flavonoids

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

Traditional Uses

wound healing, antiseptic, adhesive, waterproofing, food source

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

Modern Uses

antimicrobial, wound healing, anti-inflammatory

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

Adult Dosage

Resin applied to wounds

Shea butter applied topically as needed

Contraindications

allergy to resins, internal use

allergy to shea

Side Effects

skin irritation

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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