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Occidental tree of life

The occidental arborvitae, also known as occidental thuja and common thuja, as well as by its Latin name Thuja occidentalis, is a tree whose leaves and leaf oil are used as medicine. Occidental thuja is used to treat respiratory infections such as bronchitis, bacterial skin infections and cold sores. It is also used for painful conditions including osteoarthritis and a nerve disorder called trigeminal neuralgia, which affects the face. Some people use Western arborvitae as an expectorant, to improve the function of the immune system and as a diuretic to increase urine production. Western arborvitae has also been used to induce abortion. Western arborvitae is sometimes applied directly to the skin for joint pain, osteoarthritis and muscle pain. The oil of the evening tree of life is used for skin diseases, warts and cancer, as well as to ward off insects. Evening tree of life is used as a flavoring agent in foods and beverages. In the field of industrial production, arborvitae is used as a fragrance for cosmetics and soap.

How does occidental arborvitae work?

Western arborvitae contains chemicals that could fight viruses. It also contains a chemical called thujone, which can damage the brain.

How effective is Western arborvitae?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of Western arborvitae for bronchitis, pneumonia, skin infections, cold sores, nerve pain, sore throat, arthritis, joint pain, muscle pain, skin diseases, cancer and warts, as well as when used to stimulate the immune system, induce abortion or repel insects. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of Occidental Tree of Life in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Occidental arborvitae appears to be safe and harmless in normal dietary amounts, but there is not enough information to say whether it is safe and harmless to use in normal medicinal amounts. An overdose can cause vomiting, nausea, painful diarrhea, asthma, seizures and death.

Products made from the Occidental Tree of Life may contain a chemical called thujone. Thujone can cause low blood pressure, asthma, seizures and death.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: It is not safe to use Western arborvitae during pregnancy as it may cause miscarriage. Due to potential toxicity, Evening Arborvitae is also not safe to use while breastfeeding. "Autoimmune diseases" such as multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis or others: Occidental Tree of Life could cause the immune system to become more active and this could exacerbate the symptoms of autoimmune diseases. For this reason, it is best to avoid products made from Western Tree of Life if you suffer from any of these conditions.

Seizures: Taking Occidental Tree of Life could cause seizures in some people. People who are prone to seizures should not use Evening Tree of Life.

Interactions

Abendländischer Lebensbaum should not be combined with the following medicines.

Medications that increase the risk of seizures.

Some medicines increase the risk of seizures. Taking Occidental Tree of Life could increase the risk of seizures in some people. Taking medications that increase the risk of seizures in combination with Western Tree of Life could increase the risk of seizures even more. For this reason, Abendländischer Lebensbaum should not be used in combination with these medications. Medications used to prevent seizures (anticonvulsant medications) Medications used to prevent seizures affect certain brain chemicals. Occidental Tree of Life may also affect certain brain chemicals. Due to its possible influence on brain chemicals, Evening Tree of Life may reduce the effectiveness of medications used to prevent seizures.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of Western arborvitae depends on various factors such as age, health status and others. At the present time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for occidental arborvitae. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.

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