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Vitellaria paradoxa
West African tree whose seeds produce shea butter, used widely in traditional medicine for skin conditions, anti-inflammatory applications, and food.
West African tree whose seeds produce shea butter, used widely in traditional medicine for skin conditions, anti-inflammatory applications, and food. Key active compounds include triterpene alcohols, allantoin, cinnamic acid esters.
triterpene alcohols, along with allantoin and cinnamic acid esters, are the primary bioactive compounds in Vitellaria Paradoxa. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, promotes tissue regeneration and modulates local inflammation.
Skin moisturizing
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Wound healing
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory
UV protection
Skin conditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Inflammation
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Muscle pain
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Sun protection
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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