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Thuja Essential Oil Aromatherapy Benefits

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Thuja

Thuja occidentalis

Common Names
Thuja , Arborvitae, tree of life, white cedar, yellow cedar, American cedar
Botanical Name
Thuja occidentalis
Family
Cupressaceae
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Aroma

Thuja Constituents:Volatile oil (comprising up to 65% thujone, also fenchone, borneol, limonene, pinene, camphor, myrcene), flavonoid glycoside, mucilage,tannin

Thuja Oil Description

Thuja oil has a camphoraceous, fruity aroma The use of Thuja oil is controversial in aromatherapy, except by a qualified practitioner, and never for use during pregnancy.

Thuja Properties:

Cough *Disinfectant/antiseptic *feet *

Thuja's common names white cedar, yellow cedar, cedar leaf oil, cause confusion because it is not a cedar, but a conifer member of the Cupressaceae or cypress family. Thuja is used as a stimulating expectorant that is useful for treating bronchitis, colds and other respiratory problems. Externally the oil is used as a skin wash for skin diseases like psoriasis, and fungal infections. Thuja may also be used in hot compresses and steam baths to ease rheumatism, arthritis, and achy muscles.

Aromatherapy Remedies
Cypress and Pine Forest scented candles

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Thuja essential oil

Thuja essential oilOrigin- Canada Method of Cultivation- Wildharvested Steam distilled Sharp, fresh, camphoraceous. Used in pharmaceutical products such as disinfectants and sprays; also as a counter-irritant in analgesic ointments and liniments.

Side Effects: of Thuja
Not to be used in pregnancy. The oil contains thujone, which has a high toxicity,so the herb should only be taken in small doses for short periods of time. Thuja should be used as prescribed by a qualified practitioner.