Shea Butter
Vitellaria paradoxa
A rich West African nut butter used topically to moisturize, soothe, and protect dry or irritated skin.
Traditional use (african-diaspora): A rich West African nut butter used topically to moisturize, soothe, and protect dry or irritated skin.
A rich West African nut butter used topically to moisturize, soothe, and protect dry or irritated skin.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A rich West African nut butter used topically to moisturize, soothe, and protect dry or irritated skin.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Topical; tree-nut-allergy caution.
- Tree-nut allergy (theoretical)
Topical; tree-nut-allergy caution.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.