Thuja

Thuja is derived from the leaves and twigs of the evergreen conifer tree, which is commonly known as the white cedar tree.

Treatment Use

Thuja is useful when any of the following are indicated:

Mental and emotional aspects

• Anorexia Distorted ideas of body image
• Fear of strangers
• Facial twitches
• Fixed ideas
• Anxiety
• Cries easily
• Dyslexia
• Paranoia
• Interrupted sleep
• Lack of self-esteem
• Secretive
• Manipulative but weak.

Physical aspects

• Warts
• Verrucas
• Skin complaints
• Very oily skin
• Acne
• Perspiration with odour
• Headaches
• Polyps of the nose
• Styes
• Nail problems
• Haemorrhoids
• Loss of appetite
• Constantly cold
• Urethral and vaginal infections
• Menstrual problems including cramps.

Modalities

• Better: for movement.
• Worse: for cold and damp; at night.

Treatment Tips

Thuja is the first remedy of choice for dealing with warts and verrucas. In addition, it can be applied topically to provide back-up to the oral treatment.