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thuja occidentalis

AKAs
Tree of Life
Arbor Vitae
American Arbor Vitae
Cedrus Lycea
Western Arbor Vitae
False White Cedar
Hackmatack
Thuia du
Canada
Lebensbaum

PARTS USED
The recently-dried, leafy young twigs;
and the chips and sawdust from the wood and bark.

ACTIONS
Abortificient
Aromatic
Astringent
Diaphoreic
Diuretic
Emmenagogue

Useful as a counter- irritant in the relief
of musclar aches and pains, including thos of rheumatism.
It can be applied externally in a salve for worts and other
skin problems as well as rheumatic pains.

American Indians made a tea of the inner bark to promote
menstruation, relieve headache, heart pain, and reduce swelling.

The leaves yeild an oil which is used internally to promote
menstruation and relieve rheumatism.
CAUTION: This volitile oil is tocic:
Cases of death frome overdose are on record.


HISTORY
CAUTION - WARNING
MAGICKAL USES
MEDICINAL