Thuja Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis
Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled
Parts Used: Leaves, twigs, and bark
Note Classification: Top
Aroma: Sharp, fresh, camphoraceous
Largest Producing Countries: Canada and USA

Traditional Use: Used in pharmaceutical products such as disinfectants and sprays; also as a counter-irritant in analgesic ointments and liniments.

Properties: Antirheumatic, astringent, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, insect repellent, rubefacient, stimulant (nerves, uterus and heart muscles), tonic, and vermifuge.

Benefits: None.  Should not be used in aromatherapy.

Of Interest: Used as incense by ancient civilizations for ritual purposes.  A decoction of leaves has been used for coughs, fever, intestinal parasites, cystitis and venereal diseases.

Safety Data: Oral toxin and is poisonous due to high thujone content, so avoid exposing it to the mouth or mucuous membranes. Not to be used while pregnant. External use may cause irritation so please use caution.

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This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.

As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier).