{"id":12897,"remedy_name":"Thuja","remedy_type":"Homeopathic Remedy","alternative_names":["Thuja occidentalis","Thuja"],"miasm":"Sycotic Miasm","temperament":"Neutral","aggravation_time":"Neutral\/Anytime","keynote_indications":"Key Actions: Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antiviral, blood cleanser.\nParts Used: leaf.","modalities":"Cautions: Do not take thuja.","symptoms_by_system":{"Extremities":"Thuja, Tree of life Thuja occidentalis Native Americans employed thuja for conditions such as headache, fever, and rheumatism, and burned it as a cleansing \u201csmudge.\u201d Thuja\u2019s main application is for warts, though it helps in other infectious conditions as well\u2014notably sinusitis, tooth abscesses, bronchitis, cystitis, and fungal infections. ThuJA OCCiDeNTAliS Part used leaf Key actions Antifungal \u2022 Antimicrobial \u2022 Antiviral \u2022 blood cleanser Warts and topical application No remedy is guaranteed to remove warts, but thuja is more likely to succeed than many others. Apply neat tincture to the wart twice a day . Continue for up to 10 days. infections Not normally taken on its own, thuja combines well with other antimicrobial and immune-enhancing remedies, notably echinacea (Echinacea spp.) and thyme (Thymus vulgaris). its marked antiseptic activity is most apparent in viral and bacterial infections affecting mucous membranes, especially membranes within the ear, nose, throat, and urinary tract. Strong-acting and potentially toxic when taken internally , thuja is best used on professional advice. Medicinal uses thuja contains a strong volatile oil with potent antifungal and antiviral acitivity. key information safety \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2729 \u2729 traditiOnal use \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2729 research \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2729 \u2729 best taKen as Tincture \u2713\u2713\u2713 dOsage D (see pp.44\u201345) Often used With Echinacea (Echinacea spp.) cautiOns Do not take thuja during pregnancy and while breast-feeding. See also pp.42\u201351. leAves Other uses Thuja is prescribed by practitioners for a wide variety of conditions, including psoriasis, fibroids, and bedwetting. it has been prescribed for uterine polyps and uterine cancer, which can be caused by the wart virus that produces polyps. in rheumatic problems, a lotion can be applied topically as a counterirritant to relieve muscular aches and pains. leaves can be used to treat warts 219"},"schema_version":"1.0","api_provider":"Allahshafi"}