
PRODUCT NO.: 1-0190 GCC: DS-GP
COMMON NAME: Thuja Cedar Leaf, White Cedar, Swamp Cedar
SCIENTIFICNAME: Thuja occidentalis
FAMILY NAME: Cupressceae (Cypress)
INDIGENOUS COUNTRY: Canada, Northeastern USA, China
COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION: Canada, France
HISTORY INFORMATION: Used ritually for hundreds of years by native peoples as incense or for smudging. They also used it medicinally for menstrual problems, headaches and rheumatism.
GENERAL INFORMATION: The thuja tree must be fifteen years old before it can be used for its essential oil. You'll find this oil in pharmaceutical products, disinfectants and sprays and also used as a counter-irritant, analgesic ointment and liniment. Also found as a flavoring in some foods and as a component in fragrances. Thuja is in a class of trees called Arbor vitae or "tree of life".
DESCRIPTION OF PLANT: A coniferous tree up to 65 feet high with scale-like leaves and broadly winged seeds.
PARTS PROCESSED: Leaves, twigs, bark, heartwood.
PROCESSING METHODS: Steam distilled
COLOR RANGE: Yellowish green.
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS: Class: Ketone. Thujone, fenchone, camphor, sabinene, pinene.
YIN\YANG: Yin
PHYSICAL ACTIONS AND USES: Antirheumatic, anthelmintic, antiviral, astringent, cicatrizant, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hemostatic, hypotensive, insect repellent, parasiticide for skin, rubefacient, stimulant for nerves, sudorific, uterus and heart muscles, tonic, vermifuge. Thujone in Thuja makes it unreliable for use, as it can interfere with brain and nervous system. Thujone can be removed.
MENTAL USES: I am in control of my life. I direct and decide what will happen to me.
EMOTIONAL USES: Pessimistic, uncertain, sad TO competent, in control, contented, clear-headed.
SPIRITUAL USES: Can indicate that damage has occurred to the energy field. This damage can come from emotional trauma, medical procedures, exposure to radiation, drugs both legal and illegal, alcohol abuse, abusive treatment, illness, accidents, childbirth, and extreme emotional states such as deep depression and severe fright. Thuja heals the energy field and expels negative forms. Before using create a sacred place. A sacred space is created by intention. Be clear about what you want to happen - this is your intention. Then secure your boundaries by declaring you want only that which is for the best and highest good for all involved. Call forth the energies, Christ, your angels, guides, higher self, etc. to be present. Ask them to come and be with you and support the healing. Declare your appreciation and gratitude for their presence. Light a candle. When you feel the space is ready, begin your work with the oils.
APPLICATIONS: Not recommended for aromatherapy use. Essential oil therapy will use in the bath and massage.
WARNINGS\CONTRAINDICATIONS: High thujone content - convulsive, abortive, use only with extreme caution.
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