Thuja

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AKA: Eastern White Cedar, False White Cedar, Hackmatack, Tree-of-Life, Yellow Cedar

Species: Thuja occidentalis

Active Chemical Component: thujone, tannins, falvonoids, the resin thujin

Uses: Thuja is used for its reported diuretic effects, and as a cough supressant and expectorant.  Thuja is also reportedly useful as an anti-tumor agent.

What you should know:  Thuja results in increased uterine activity which may result in SAB or preterm labor with prematurity.  Its use during pregnancy is nor recommended.

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