Thuja (Cedar Leaf, White Cedar)100% Pure Essential Oil, Austria

• Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis 
• Origin: Austria
• Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
• Parts used: Leaf
• Color:       Clear Light Yellow/Green to Yellow
• Perfumery Note: Top
• Consistency: Thin
• Aromatic Description: Fresh, Spicey, Sweet & Camphorous
• Blends well with: commonly blended with camphorous, citrus, Pines, or woody oils 
• Initial Strength: Strong

          Also known as Cedar leaf, Thuja, White Cedar, Eastern Arborvitae or Swamp Cedar. Cedar Leaf has a complex, sharp, fresh spicey camphorous aroma which blends well with many other aromas. 

          Cedar leaf has been traditionally used to soothe rheumatism, arthritis and congestion. It also has astringent, diuretic, insect repellent, stimulant properties and was commonly used in folk medicine to relieve common cold symptoms. Treats skin diseases such as psoriasis, warts, dermatitis or acne.

          Skin Tags are caused by a virus and often can be removed by repeated application of an antiviral coating. Cedar leaf has a strong antiviral and antibacterial effect and may be applied at stronger concentrations on skin tags. It may help speed the progress of the antiviral blend.

          You can use thuja essential oil diluted on its own but the concentration should be kept below 0.4% if applying to the skin due to the high content of α-thujone. It is most often blended other essential oils to increase the power of a blend. Cedar Leaf essential oil blends especially well with cedarwood, geranium, neroli and lavender oil but works well with many others including sweet citrus, woods, pines, camphorous and even florals and spices. 

Note: Not for internal use. Most essential oils cannot be taken internally, but even when they can, essential oils are highly concentrated and require dilution, special training and caution that Aroma & More does not yet provide. You can never drink any essential oils at 100% strength or diluted in water-based liquids. 

Caution: Not recommended for women who are pregnant or breast feeding. Neurotoxic in large does. Should be diluted to below 0.4% in finished formulations. Essential oils can be harmful if used improperly. Information is provided for educational purposes only. It is up to the customer to determine if the product is right for their intended purpose. Special consideration should be made before applying essential oils to pregnant women, children or the elderly. If under a doctor's care, please consult the physician before using essential oils. If applying to skin essential oils must be diluted correctly and Aroma & More recommends testing on a small area of skin to check for reaction before attempting a full body massage. Claims have not been evaluated by the FDA.