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  • Common Name

    Thuja

  • Botanical Name

    Thuja occidentalis

  • Part Used

    Herb

  • Alcohol

    50%

  • Dose

    10 to 40mL weekly

Thuja is a popular immune stimulant for acute and chronic infections of the upper respiratory tract and as an adjuvant to antibiotics in severe bacterial infections such as bronchitis, otitis media and sinusitis. As an antiviral thuja has great success orally and locally in removing simple and genital warts and molluscum contagiosum and is often successful against herpes simplex and tonsillitis. 

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A guide to Thuja and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    Thuja is a native European tree widely used in homeopathy. 

  • Actions

    Antimicrobial, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, alterative, expectorant, immunomodulator, astringent, diuretic, emmenagogue

  • Indications

    •    Common cold, throat infection, bronchitis, tonsillitis, otitis media, sinusitis 
    •    Psoriasis
    •    Arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis
    •    Cystitis
    •    Amenorrhoea, polycystic ovarian disease, ovarian cysts, fibroids
    •    Topically (and internally) for warts and fungal infections of skin.

  • Energetics

    Warming, drying

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Contraindicated

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    Thuja is considered to be a low dose herb, used short term, for specific issues. High doses should be avoided with epilepsy.

  • Drug Interactions

    Caution with anticonvulsants and immunosuppressants

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free

  • Substitutes

    Echinacea, Maritime Pine, Wormwood, Mugwort, Sage, Andrographis, Cat’s Claw, Thyme