| Scientific: | Thuja occidentalis |
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| Other: | Yellow cedar |
| Family: | Cupressaceae |
One of the sacred trees of the Ojibwe Indians.
Respiratory
• conditions with phlegm
- productive cough
- bronchitis
- post-nasal drip
- sinusitis
- influenza
Dermatologic
• warts (internal and topical use)
• fungal infections
- dermatophytes
- candida
Urinary
• edema
• urinary tract infections (UTI)
• chronic prostatitis
• urinary incontinence due to poor muscle tone
- senile dribbling
- enuresis
• Expectorant
• Antimicrobial
• Diuretic
• Antiseptic (Urinary)
• Astringent
• Counterirritant
• Antirheumatic
• Volatile Oils (Thujone, Pinene)
• Flavonoids
• Tannins
• Tincture (1:5 in 40% EtOH): 1-2 ml tid
• Infusion (dried berries): 1 tsp tid
Caution: Acute kidney disease; best not to use.
Long-term use: Avoid use.
Pregnancy: Avoid use due to abortifacient effects.
• Antiepitileptic drugs • the neurotoxin thujone present in cedar may reduce the efficacy of medications used to prevent seizures including: lamotrigine, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, primidone, valproic acid, gabapentin, phenytoin.
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