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Yellow Cedar (Arbor vitae)

Basic Information

Biological name (genus and species):
Thuja occidentalis
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Leaves
Chemicals this herb contains:
Fenchone
Pinipirin
Tannins (See Glossary)
Thujetic acid
Thujone
Volatile oils (See Glossary)

KNOWN EFFECTS

  • Stimulates central nervous system.
  • Stimulates heart muscle to contract more efficiently.
  • Destroys intestinal worms.
  • Causes uterine contractions.
  • Interferes with absorption of iron and other minerals when taken internally.

    Miscellaneous information:

  • Yellow cedar has caused deaths when it was misused to cause abortions.

    UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS

  • Relieves muscular aches and pains.
  • Treats warts.
  • Causes abortions (miscarriages).

    WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

    Don't take if you:

  • Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in the near future.

    Consult your doctor if you:

  • Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in 2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
  • Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives, cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription drugs.

    Pregnancy:

  • Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.

    Breast-feeding:

  • Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.

    Infants and children:

  • Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal preparation is hazardous.

    Others:

  • Dangers outweigh any possible benefits. Don't use.

    Storage:

  • Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from children.

    Safe dosage:

  • At present no "safe" dosage has been established.

    TOXICITY

    Comparative-toxicity rating not available from standard
    references.
    ---------------
    For symptoms of toxicity: See ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE
    EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS section below.

    ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS

    Signs and symptoms: What to do:
    Abortion Seek emergency treatment.
    Coma Seek emergency treatment.
    Convulsions Seek emergency treatment.
    Precipitous blood-pressure Seek emergency treatment.
    drop--symptoms include,
    faintness, cold sweat,
    paleness, rapid pulse

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