Thuja oil is a resinous substance extracted from the needles and fruits of thuja. For a long time this substance was used by people to treat many diseases, including infectious ones. About what useful characteristics thuja oil has, how to take it with various ailments, and what restrictions exist, will be discussed later.
Botanical description of the substance
Thuja oil is obtained by steam distillation of needles and young fruits. The supplier of such material is thuja, which has reached the age of fifteen. Despite the fact that this tree is grown in any country, its massive plantings are found only in North America and France. And the broadcast is made in the USA and Canada.
Did you know? To prepare a liter of healing ether, 250 kg of the starting material will be required.
During the processing, an oily substance with a slight yellow tint is obtained. The oily liquid, like wood, is characterized by a strong resinous aroma.
Structure
Thuja oil contains a rich healing composition. It combines:
- tannins;
- caryophyllene;
- sawn;
- pinene;
- pinipicrine;
- saponins;
- sesquiterpene hydrocarbon fidren;
- resins;
- thujone (nerve poison);
- farnesol;
- flavonoids;
- zedrol.
Beneficial features
Almost every property of thuja oil can be considered healing.
- It has the following characteristics:
- antiseptic;
- astringent;
- wound healing;
- diuretic;
- expectorant;
- sweatshops;
- anti-inflammatory;
- antirheumatic;
- emollient.
- tonic.
Tuevy ether can be used as follows:
- Removal of inflammatory and congestive processes in the lungs and bronchi. Strengthening the immune system.
- Therapy of adenoids. It helps well thanks to its strong anti-inflammatory properties.
- Removal of an allergic reaction. Relieves both local and general symptoms.
- Cancer Prevention. This remedy may be part of cancer therapy.
- It has a therapeutic effect in the treatment of rheumatism.
- Normalizes the digestion process. Eliminates problems in the gastrointestinal tract.
- A useful assistant in gynecology. Normalizes hormonal levels.
- Stimulating drug for frigidity and impotence. It is also used for disorders of the genitourinary system.
Application rules
If thuja ether will be used regularly, it will help get rid of chronic forms of various diseases. Children under 12 years of age can be treated with tui oil after the recommendation of a pediatrician.
Important! As a preventive measure, it is recommended that you take the essential drug immediately after the onset of the first symptoms. It is the application at an early stage that makes the tool as effective as possible.
During pregnancy
During the period of expectation of the child, as with breastfeeding, it is strictly forbidden to consume thuja ether. With aromatherapy or instillation into the nasal passage, the risk of abortion increases several times. Pregnancy is the main contraindication for the use of arborvitae oil.
With sinusitis
An oily substance can be prescribed in combination with the treatment of sinusitis. It adversely affects pathogens, accelerates the process of purulent departments, softens sputum and pus, relieves swelling.
After eliminating inflammation, the drug is instilled into the nasal passage. The course of treatment is 10-14 days. Then make a ten-day pause and, if necessary, repeat the course. Children under 3 years of age can use 1 drop of diluted ether. You can use aroma lamps that are placed in the room where the patient is. Ratio: 2 drops of the drug per 200 ml of water.
Important! The use of thuja oil is justified only at the initial stage of sinusitis. In advanced cases, another treatment is determined.
With adenoids
If an adenoid is disturbing, doctors, in the presence of a 2-3 degree, insist on surgery. But this procedure does not guarantee that adenoids will not increase further. Therefore, many experts recommend the homeopathic method. Thuja oil is considered the most productive. It helps to quickly restore epithelial tissue, activates local chemical processes in the nasopharynx.
Tuevy ethereal drug has the following effect:
- kills microbes;
- relieves inflammatory processes;
- has a vasoconstrictor effect.
As a result, nasal breathing is quickly restored. In addition, thuja oil is a powerful immunostimulant, which is important for adenoid disease.
It may take 2-6 months to fully recover. Oil is used either in undiluted form (15%) or in the form of preparations (Thuja Edas-801, etc.), of which it is included. Before the procedure, be sure to wash your nose with saline. Then in each nostril you need to drip 3 drops of ether. After instillation, the child is placed on the bed for 5-10 minutes. Perform manipulations three times a day for 30 days. Then they take a month break. The course is repeated as necessary.
Did you know? In Europe, S. Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy, was the first to use the healing properties of thuja. He began to include the plant in various preparations.
For nose problems
Tuevy ether has a pronounced vasoconstrictor effect. This property helps to remove swelling from the epithelium of the nasal cavity.
From warts
Hinoktiol contained in thuja ether inhibits the growth of pathogenic fungi. You can get rid of such a remedy from warts and papillomas. Skin disease is treated with a pure essential product. It should be applied only to the affected area. Several times a day, the wart is lubricated with an essential substance or covered with a dampened piece of tissue and secured with a bandage.
For nosebleeds
If nosebleeds occur, after instillation into the nose, you can insert a swab soaked in an essential substance and leave for 1-2 hours. A tampon is done simply: sterile cotton wool is wrapped with a bandage and soaked in an aromatic substance. Then it tightly folds to fit the size of the nostrils.
With a cold
A runny nose causes a lot of problems and can turn into a serious problem. Effectively helps to eliminate its instillation in each nasal passage, 1-2 drops of pure oil several times a day. The tool quickly eliminates the signs of rhinitis, softens dried sputum, helps to remove it, improves tone, stimulates the immune system, and facilitates nasal breathing.
Important! Use thuy ether can only not inflammatory period - with a wet mucosa, it can disrupt the structure of the epithelium and aggravate the situation.
It is possible to apply the treatment of the common cold with thuja oil at the moment when hard mucus is collected in the nose. In addition to instillation, it can be used in aroma lamps, adding other ethers, for example, fir.
With polyps
Tuevoy ether helps with nasopharyngeal polyposis. This substance has a powerful epithelizing effect and normalizes the functioning of the mucous membrane. Both adult and child can be treated with thuja oil. If diluted with olive oil, it acts gently, without causing irritation. It is recommended to treat polyps by inhalation (3 drops per 200 ml of water). Inhale vapors for 30 minutes, covering his head with a towel.
Other diseases of the nose
Due to its powerful antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, thuja ether will help to quickly eliminate infectious, viral and respiratory diseases of the nasopharynx. When a problem occurs, instill 3-4 sinuses in the sinuses. Frequency - 2-3 approaches per day.
Contraindications
When using the drug, you should strictly adhere to the doctor's prescriptions.
- The use of thuja oil should be abolished or limited if there are such situations:
- Pregnancy. Many experts do not recommend even inhaling this substance, since the ether component can cause a miscarriage.
- Since, in its pure form, thuja can be poisonous, it must be diluted with basic oil during use.
- Allergic reaction. If in diluted form the product causes a burning sensation 5 minutes after application, this is a sign of an allergy.
- Epilepsy. The aroma of oil can cause an attack.
- Alcohol addiction. A serious allergic reaction may develop.
- Acute cardiovascular disease. The problem may worsen.
Before use, it is also necessary to conduct a test: inhale the aroma of the drug. If it causes coughing or disgust, it is better to refuse thuy ether.
As you can see, thuja oil is an effective healing agent. It is important to remember that before use it is necessary to consult a doctor to determine the extent of the problem and make sure there are no contraindications.
