Thuja

Formal Name: Thuja Occidentalis

Also Known As: Thuja, Arbor Vitae, Tree of Life, White Cedar

Thuja is known by several different names, but its healing properties have always been a part of this common plant.

It was known as arbor vitae by the American Indians, and it served as an excellent source of healing for fevers, coughs, headaches, swollen extremities and other health issues.

Within the world of homeopathy it is known to be one of the remedies that is recommended to be on hand for a practitioner because of its probable use.

Thuja works as a homeopathic remedy for a variety of health conditions and ailments. Though it is used for a variety of ailments, the preparation of it as a homeopathic remedy is extremely important. The fresh leaves and twigs of a one year old plant are chopped up and macerated in alcohol.

This solution is filtered, diluted, and succussed so that virtually no traces of the actual plant remain as is common with all homeopathic remedies.

Homeopathic Remedies using Thuja:

Benefits/Uses of Thuja:

Skin Conditions:

The type of warts that Thuja is beneficial for are the type that can be very large and known as “cauliflower warts”. Thuja works to help the body rid itself of the scaly patches that appear, as well as the itchy skin and even brown “age spots” that people tend to complain of.

Menstrual Problems:

Thuja may work as a homeopathic remedy for a number of menstrual problems. When the menstrual periods are scant or too early, or when there is extreme pain over the left ovary specifically, then this is when thuja is recommended.

Urogenital Problems:

Though it is common, it may be hard to detect at first. The urethra is swollen and inflamed with this type of condition, and the urine stream is weak and seems almost split. There is a frequent urge to urinate and infection is prevalent when either a man or a woman suffers from this type of problem. As gonorrhea may be an associated condition, thuja may be given to help with that problem as well.

Headaches:

Not only is the type of headache that thuja may help rather specific, but so too is the type of pain that is suffered. This is a headache that is often caused by stress, exhaustion, or even overexcitement. The pain is piercing and is most likely related to infected sinus or even tooth problems.

Catarrh and Sinusitis:

Individuals who tend to suffer from chronic respiratory or sinus problems may turn to thuja. The catarrh can be foul smelling and is often green or yellow. There is commonly bloody mucus or nasal polyps associated with this type of condition.

Homeopathic Remedy Profile for Thuja:

The people that respond well to thuja as a homeopathic remedy tend to be very sensitive, very serious, and often feel that they are not lovable at all. They put on a good front to the outside world, but they are rather unhappy and negative deep down. They may suffer from serious delusions about their appearance and also from feelings or ideas of paranoia that are hard for them to dismiss. For as much as thuja may help with the physical symptoms, it may also relieve mental symptoms as well.