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Arborvitae

• Thuja
  Common Name(s)
  thuja, white cedar, arborvitae, hackmatack, tree of life
  Scientific Name(s)
  Thuja occidentalis L. (Cupressaceae)
  How is Thuja usually used?
  Thuja is available as leaves and branch tips. It is taken topicallytopicallyto be applied on the skin as fluid extractextractto get, separate, or isolate a desired active ingredient, tincturetincturea desired active ingredient that is extracted from alcoholic solution, and infusioninfusionthe process of steepsteepTo soak an agent (such as tea) to extract its active ingredienting or soaking plant material in hot or cold water to isolate its active ingredient.
• fluid extract: 0.97 g dried equivalent (¼ drachm), 3 to 6 times per day (1:1, alcohol)
  tincture: 0.24 g to 0.48 g dried equivalent, 3 times per day (1:5, 30% ethanol)
  infusion: 30 g dried equivalent (1 oz.) in 500 mL (1 pint) of boiling water
  It is for occasional use only.
• What is Thuja used for?
  Thuja is traditionally used for fever, headaches, and coughs (expectorantexpectorantan agent that thins mucusmucusa moist and sticky substance produced by the mucous membranes (phlegm) so that it can be absorbed or coughed up). It is also used for swellings, cuts, bruises, and sores.