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Thuja

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Thuja occidentalis

White cedar, Eastern arborvitae

Cupressaceae · Lá và cành non · Leaves and twigs · Steam-distilled


Thuja (Thuja occidentalis) — botanical illustration
Thuja occidentalis

Safety

Thujone neurotoxic · Pregnancy + Breastfeeding prohibited

α-Thujone and β-thujone together up to 70 percent. Strongly neurotoxic.

STRICTLY CONTRAINDICATED in pregnancy, breastfeeding, children under 6, individuals with epilepsy.

Avoid oral use.


Usage guidelines

Contraindications
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, children, epilepsy
Storage
Dark, sealed, refrigerated

Chemistry

Volatile constituents
α-Thujone35.0 – 60.0 %
β-Thujone5.0 – 15.0 %
Fenchone5.0 – 12.0 %
Sabinene3.0 – 10.0 %

Botanical source

Thuja occidentalis is a North American tree, cultivated as ornamental.

Family Cupressaceae.


Notes

Different from cedar leaf (Thuja plicata, Pacific Northwest).

Not recommended in cosmetics.