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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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