Yellow Cedar (Arbor vitae) |
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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.
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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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