What is thuja oil?
thuja oil, also known as cedar leaf oil, is a sweet smelling oil with similarities to coffee. In appearance, Thuja oil ranges from clear yellow to completely colorless. It is drawn from thuja occidentalis , or the eastern white cedar, a tree originating from the northeastern part of North America. Thuja Oil has a strong and pleasant scent, and is often used as part of perfumes, Cologne and other health and cosmetic products such as cosmetics, soaps and toiletries. Thanks to the aroma it makes it a popular choice for cleaning agents for fragrances, furniture and shoe paint. It is also an insect repellent and is used in some pesticides and repellent products.
The tree itself is a robust coniferous closely related to the larger western red cedar. He has been cultivated as an ornamental plant and is primarily used for screens and hedges, but is also grown and cut for lumber. Unlike many other conifersThe shape, but are dark green, scaly fingers burnt in flat fan shape. Thuja oil is pumped from these leaves.
American Indians were the first to use thuja oil as a medicine. As a rich source of vitamin C, the cedar leaves were used to prevent scurva. Tea made of leaves was used to treat menstrual pain and rheumatism. The preparations were made using cedar sheets to treat colds, burns and DNA. Easter white cedar was called a tree of life because of its renowned health benefits.
The healing properties of the oil have made it a popular herb drug and a common component in aromatherapy and homeopathy. Applied locally, can be used as an astringent, treatment of pain relief for rheumatism, remedy for external fungal infections and wart -remover. Inhaled, it can act as an expectorant and is a folder in a well -known, over -the -counter corrective overload and ointments. It is used to treat insomnia, anxiety, psoriasis, eczema, heart palpitations, acne and dandruff, and is useful for detoxicify as diuretics. Homeopathic preparations were used to treat a wide range of conditions, including headaches, back pain, venereal disease, infection, rashes, hemorrhoids, tooth pain, stomach pain, dizziness and even cancer.
Medical supervision is strongly recommended for those who use Thuja oil. High doses received by inhalation or ingestion can cause irritation of the digestive, respiratory, urinary and reproductive system. One component of oil, thujone, is a potentially fatal neurotoxin, which can cause muscle cramps, seizures and hallucinations. Thuja oil should not be used by people with gastrointestinal complaints or seizure disorders. Thujone is also an abortion - a substance that triggers abortion - and should not be women during pregnancy or while infant.