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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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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 Common Uses

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.

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.
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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.