Traditional Remedy · West Africa

Shea Leaf Tea

Vitellaria paradoxa

4 / 5

Medium potency

Traditional Uses

AntipyreticAnti-inflammatoryWound healerAnalgesic

Addresses Symptoms

fever inflammation wound pain malaria

How to Prepare

Brew leaves as tea for fever and pain.

Safety profile

Generally safe.

Check interactions with your medications

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