Description : Thuja essential oil (huja occidentalis) is a coniferous tree in the Cupressaceae (cypress family). Kind of these trees are usually straight and flat with having side shoots only in a single plane. The leaves having scale shape using having 1–11 mm long except young seedlings in their initial year, which have needle like leave. Thuja essential oil is believed to have insect rubefacient, repellent, anti rheumatic, diuretic, astringent, expectorant, stimulant emmenagogue, nerves, uterus and heart muscles, tonic and vermifuge properties. It is used in pharmaceutical products, because of its therapeutic properties. Beside from this, Thuja oil is also finds usage in cosmetics, soaps, toiletries and detergents aroma and perfume due to aromatic properties.
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Constituents : diterpene beyerene, á-Thujene 0.28, fenchone, á-Pinene 1.45, bornyl acetate, Camphene 2.44, Sabinene 4.55, camphor. |
Common Names : Eastern white cedar, Northern white cedar, Tree of life, Swamp cedar, American arborvitae, white cedar, northern white cedar, eastern white cedar, eastern arborvitae.
Uses and Benefit : Thuja essential oil is widely used for the treatment of various areas and ailments. It is very productive to the respiratory tract. Its usage also lies in prevent the hair loss.
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