Thuja

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      Benefits   

Thuja Essential Oil helps prevent hair fall and hemorrhage, ensures proper blood circulation bringing redness to skin,  strengthens gums and muscles, cures bone and joints problems like arthritis and rheumatism, removes toxins, repels insects, kills worms and is an excellent stimulant of the body functions.

·        Instructions for Use

Proportionally Diluted Thuja Essential Oil is safe to inhale, diffuse, and apply few drops to the skin where needed. It can be also used as a perfume/soap due to its sweet aroma.

·        History and Additional Information

Historically, Thuja or Cedar Tree was grown in Canada, North America. Thuja Oil is extracted by Steam distillation of Thuja leaves and twigs.

It has great stimulant, therapeutic and aromatic properties allowing its use as medicine and perfume. Thuja is also used as a decorative plant.

·       Details

Latin/Botanical Name: Thuja Occidentalis

Other Names:  Cedar Leaf, Arborvitaes, Tree of Life, Red Cedar, White Cedar, Cedar Wood, Thujas

Family: Cupressaceae

Part of Plant Used: Leaves of the Plant

Place of Origin: Canada

·       Characteristics

Odor/Fragrance:  Sweet and Fruity

Color: Yellow to Transparent

Aroma Strength: Strong

Consistency: Thin

Note: Top

Blending Suggestions: Thuja Essential Oil blends fine with Neroli, Lavender, Cedar Wood, Geranium, Mandarin, Pine Needle and Tangerine essential oils.

·        Safety Precautions for this Essential Oil

Thuja Essential Oil is toxic and an irritant for urinary, digestive and reproductive systems. Its overdose can damage the nervous system due to the presence of Thujone, a strong neurotoxin. This oil also possesses abortifacient properties.