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Thuja Thuja occidentalis

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Thuja occidentalis
Thuja occidentalis
Common Names
Thuja , Arborvitae, tree of life, white cedar, yellow cedar, American cedar
Botanical Name
Thuja occidentalis
Family
CUPRESSACEAE Cypress Family
Thuja Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Common Uses: Amenorrhea * Bronchitis * Cough * Fungus Infections * Gout * Psoriasis * Rheumatoid Arthritis *
Properties: Abortifacient* Antibacterial* Antirheumatic* Astringent* Depurative* Expectorant* Diaphoretic* Vermifuge* Antiparasite* Styptic* Nervine* Aromatic* Refrigerant*
Parts Used: Leaves and young twigs
Constituents:volatile oil (comprising up to 65% thujone, also fenchone, borneol, limonene, pinene, camphor, myrcene), flavonoid glycoside, mucilage,tannin
Traditions: North America *

A tea made from the leaves is used as a stimulating expectorant that is useful for treating bronchitis, colds and other respiratory problems. Externally the infusion 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.


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annies aromatherapy essential oils Thuja oil has a camphoraceous, fruity aroma Thuja oil should not be used in aromatherapy, except by a qualified practitioner, and never for use during pregnancy.
Side Effects:
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.
How to Use: Thuja
Preparation Methods & Dosage :Tea, incense, in ceremony, in sachets, and as an extract. The leaves have an aromatic flavor and scent, and may be used with caution as a tea. The extract has antibacterial and constricting properties when used externally on skin, and may be a skin irritant. Mountain Rose Herbs

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referencesThuja Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Amenorrhea * Bronchitis * Cough * Fungus Infections * Gout * Psoriasis * Rheumatoid Arthritis *
Thuja for :Skin infections, warts
Skin infections, warts Externally, herbalists use an infusion of thuja as a wash for infectious skin diseases such as impetigo or scabies. An ointment is a reputed cure for warts. A hot compress eases rheumatic pains.

Richard Mabey, The New Age Herbalist (1988)

Thuja for :Rheumatism, coughs
Rheumatism, coughs

Aromatic, astringent, diuretic.. The decoction has been used in intermittent fevers, rheumatism, dropsy, coughs, scurvy, and as an emmenagogue. The leaves, made into an ointment with fat, are a helpful local application in rheumatism..

Maud Grieve, Modern Herbal Volume 2 (1931)

Plant Description


  • Plant Class:Evergreen Tree
  • Leaves: The scale leaves are arranged in alternating decussate pairs in four rows along the twigs
  • Cones: overlapping, thin, leathery scales, each scale bearing 1–2 small seeds with a pair of narrow lateral wings.
  • Distribution:North America, Eastern Asia. 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.

History and Traditions
historyThe name Thuja is a latinized form of a Greek word meaning 'to fumigate,' or thuo ('to sacrifice'), for the fragrant wood was burnt by the ancients with sacrifices. The tree was described as 'arbor vita ' by Clusius, who saw it in the royal garden of Fontainebleau after its importation from Canada. It was introduced into Britain about 1566. Grieve, Maude Modern Herbal (1931)
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