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Botanical Name: Thuja occdentalis
Source: Trade
Alterative; Anthelmintic; Antiinflammatory; Antiseptic; Aromatic; Astringent; Diaphoretic; Diuretic; Emmenagogue; Homeopathy; Rubefacient.
Native Americans used thuja for malaria, gout, scurvy, rheumatism, menstrual disorders, and coughs. Thuja's volatile oil acts as a stimulant, diuretic, and an irritant. It is prepared as an ointment and applied externally to treat joint pain and arthritis, also used for respiratory tract infections, and in conjunction with antibiotics, in the treatment of bacterial skin infections and Herpes simplex. Homeopaths safely treat headache, eye inflammation, colds, and warts with thuja.
Thuja has an established antiviral activity and is most often used to treat warts and polyps, being prescribed both internally and externally for these conditions. Thuja is also used as part of a regime for treating cancer -especially cancer of the uterus. It makes an effective expectorant and decongestant remedy, and may be used to treat acute bronchitis and other respiratory infections. Thuja induces menstruation and can be taken to bring on delayed periods, although this use is inadvisable if menstrual pain is severe. As it is diuretic it is used to treat acute cystitis and bed-wetting in children. Extracts may be painted on painful joints or muscles as a counter-irritant, improving local blood supply and easing pain and stiffness.
In aromatherapy, the essential oil of Thuja occidentali is used to treat hair loss and acne. As well as being a key remedy for warts, Thuja is used for other skin complaints, such as oily skin and to treat weak nails. It also acts on the genitourinary tract and is given for urethral and vaginal infections.
Physical symptoms it is given for include: offensive smelling perspiration; headaches brought on by stress, too much excitement or exhaustion; tooth decay and swollen gums; chronic greenish yellow or green phlegm; and loss of appetite in the morning. Thuja is also effective for menstrual problems, such as early and scanty bleeding and cramps.
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