Why are thuja fruits useful?

Tuyu is called the “tree of life” for a reason. So it was christened by the founders of homeopathy in the 16th century - the king of France and S. Hannemann, who began to mix thuja oil into homeopathic remedies. Thuja successfully copes with diseases of the respiratory system, and is also able to stop bleeding and get rid of parasites.

Thuja belongs to evergreen conifers. Its trunk and shoots are covered with smooth bark and scale-like needles. The plant has a pyramidal or ovoid crown and can grow up to 40 meters. Thuja fruits are represented by elongated brown cones, which are formed from lignified scales. Between the scales, flattened seeds with narrow wings are formed. In autumn, the thuja cones ripen and open, releasing the seeds.

Content:

• Thuja fruits: composition and properties
• How is thuja oil used
• Who is contraindicated for treatment with drugs based on thuja
• How to procure and store raw materials

Thuja fruits: composition and properties

Thuja fruits are a source of valuable essential oil. For these purposes, cones of adults, over 15 years old, trees are suitable. Ether is obtained by steam distillation of raw materials. The final product has a yellowish color and a pronounced coniferous aroma. The main production for the extraction of essential oil is concentrated in Canada and the USA.

Ether is used in pharmaceuticals and cosmetology, because useful components have a complex effect on the body and help to cope with many diseases. The value of the product is due to its chemical composition. It is saturated:

• Tannins with astringent, anti-inflammatory, hemostatic and bactericidal properties.
• Sesquiterpene alcohol, which is able to expand the bronchi and suppress the cough reflex, affecting the nervous system.
• Thujon is a neurotropic poison that, in case of an overdose, causes hallucinations, seizures and partially damages the brain tissue. But if you adhere to the recommended doses, then the poison does not benefit the body.
• Thuja oil also contains resins, unique thujic acid, tannin and ascorbic acid, so thuja oil has a tonic effect, increases immunity, destroys pathogenic microorganisms, relieves pain and heals wounds.

Due to the wide spectrum of action, thuja oil is included in the course of therapy in the treatment of many ailments:

1. disturbed work of the genitourinary system
2. swelling and inflammation of the female genital organs
3. cystitis
4. disturbed work of the gastrointestinal tract
5. colds, adenoids and ENT diseases
6. dental diseases

Ether is also used as a diuretic and diaphoretic, to eliminate symptoms of frigidity and impotence, as an expectorant and anesthetic, and to normalize the psycho-emotional state. Thuja oil has proven itself well in cosmetology, therefore it is often used to eliminate cosmetological problems.

Ester has a rejuvenating, moisturizing and toning effect, which helps relieve signs of fatigue and slow down the aging process. The healing effect helps to heal calluses, papillomas, warts and get rid of cellulite.

Thuja will help get rid of itchy skin, inflammation and swelling.

Helps to restore the structure of hair follicles and stop hair loss. Regular and competent use of thuja-based preparations will help maintain health, youth and beauty.

How is thuja oil used

Thuja oil is produced in its natural form and is included in many homeopathic preparations. The wide field of application of this tool leads to many ways of using it:

1. Applications and compresses. This is an external method of application that promotes wound healing, resorption of hematomas, treatment of abscesses and boils. A swab soaked in oil should be applied to the affected area 2-3 times a day.
2. Burying. It is used to treat diseases of the ears, nose, nasopharynx and throat. 1-2 drops of the product should be instilled into the ear or nose. The procedure is repeated three times a day.
3. Inhalation. They help with diseases of the ENT organs and inflammatory processes on the skin. Six drops of thuja oil are added to 500 ml of hot water. Inhaling the vapor or keeping your face over the vapor should be within five to six minutes. You should not cover your head during the procedure.
4. Aromatic baths. They tone the body and relieve fatigue, as well as increase the body's resistance to viruses and infections. No more than five drops of essential oil are placed in the emulsifier. The water should not be hot, and the procedure itself lasts no more than 10 minutes.
5. Masks. Improves the elasticity of the skin, relieves inflammation and slows down the aging process. To prepare a mask, you need to add five drops of thuja oil to one tablespoon of the main cream or oil composition. Withstand the product should be no more than 8 minutes.
6. Aroma lamps and fragrances. They help cleanse and refresh the indoor air and have a positive effect on the body. The consumption rate of the product is 5 drops per 15 m2.
7. Thuya ether can also be added to cosmetics: shampoos, shower gels, masks and hair balms. This helps to strengthen the hair and has a complex effect on the entire body with small amounts of the drug, but regularly. Due to this, a comprehensive effect is achieved.

Who is contraindicated for treatment with drugs based on thuja

When treating with thuja oil, one should not forget that it contains poisonous substances, so the ether should not be used in its pure form. You need to use either ready-made homeopathic remedies or dilute the oil in a 1: 7 ratio.

There are also categories of people who should refrain from treating with thuja oil:

• pregnant and lactating women, ether has an abortive effect and can provoke a miscarriage, and the effect of the drug on the body of young children has not been fully studied
• alcohol-dependent people - any coniferous oil is not combined with ethyl alcohol. Therefore, in order not to harm your health, you should not take these two products at the same time.
• people with individual intolerance to the components of the product
• allergy sufferers, as well as people suffering from epilepsy and diseases of the cardiovascular system, take the drug very carefully and under the supervision of the attending physician
• for children under three years old, thuja oil can only be prescribed by the attending physician who can correctly calculate the dosage

If during the treatment with thuja oil symptoms of allergy appear, then the course should be discontinued. When exposed to the skin, the oil causes a burning sensation that can last for five minutes. If the burning sensation lasts longer than the specified time, then the treatment should also be discontinued so as not to cause harm.

How to procure and store raw materials

Thuja oil is obtained only from fresh raw materials. For this, young cones and shoots are harvested in late spring or early summer. The resulting oil should be stored in a tightly sealed container at medium temperature. Ether, which is obtained from raw materials collected in ecologically clean areas, will have a healing effect.

You can also make the oil yourself.To do this, young cones and shoots are placed in olive oil and infused in a dark place. The finished oil must be used within ten days from the date of preparation. The concentration of this agent is rather low, therefore it does not require dilution.

Before using thuja oil, you should exclude the presence of allergic reactions and other diseases for which such treatment is prohibited.

It should also be remembered that only homeopathic remedies can be used alone. Essential 100% oils must be properly diluted, and for this you should consult a specialist in order to correctly calculate the dosage. Undiluted ether can only treat some skin problems: warts and papillomas.

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