An ornamental shrub generally used as hedges in gardens, Thuja or Canada Thuja is the strain of the homeopathic remedy called Thuja occidentalis. The mother stump is obtained by collecting the branches of this plant ideally in the spring. Belonging to the Cupressaceae family, the Canada cedar, also known as the "tree of life" or "white cedar", is a plant known and prized for the persistence of its green foliage. Although Indians have long used it against scurvy, this plant has a much wider therapeutic field of application through homeopathic methods and research.
ENT and pulmonology
Thuya occidentalis is indicated for the treatment of several abnormalities in the sinuses, ears, nose and throat. Thus, chronic sinusitis, ear infections, tonsillitis, and nasopharyngitis are effectively treated with Thuja occidentalis. This remedy is also recommended in cases of asthma that worsens with cold, recurrent or chronic bronchitis. Hearing disorders are also resorbed by means of this remedy.
Dermatology, urology, gynaecology
This remedy is recommended for cases of skin rashes such as pustules, vesicles and papules, and it is also used for cellulitis and warts. Whether the warts are located on the sole of the foot, toes, fingers or whether it is anal or genital warts caused by the human papillomavirus, the homeopathic treatment carried out with Thuya occidentalis is effective.
Thuja occidentalis can be used to treat several gynaecological, urological and obstetric pathologies. These include irritating vaginal discharge with a whitish appearance (leucorrhea or white discharge), gonorrhea, cystitis, abscesses in the bladder, enlarged prostate, hot flashes and urinary tract infections.
Gastroenterology, rheumatology and ophthalmology
Unpleasant noises resulting from digestive disorders are properly treated with Thuja occidentalis. These include gurgling noises made during digestion and hydro-aeric noises from the stomach or surrounding organs.
Humidity and cold can cause some people to suffer from joint pain. These rheumatic pains are well treated with Thuja occidentalis.
Inflammation of the root of an eyelash or chalazion and conjunctivitis are ophthalmological conditions well treated by homeopathy with Thuja occidentalis.
Neurology
When taking a drug treatment, it often happens that the patient cannot tolerate some of its effects. Neurological reactions and/or disorders then occur that can be properly managed in homeopathy with Thuja occidentalis. Generally, these reactions occur after taking an antibiotic, during gynecological hormone treatment or even following vaccination.
In addition, there are cases where patients suffer from facial neuralgia. The pain manifests itself in painful headaches. The patient even has the impression that a nail is being driven into his forehead. These signs worsen with intense sexual activity or because of the heat; They improve when the patient walks in the open air.
Dentistry and stomatology
Cysts can be located in the throat and cause vocal cord dysfunction. A simple and rigorous homeopathic treatment based on Thuya occidentalis can reduce these ailments. The same is true of froglets or ranula, a liquid tumor of salivary origin that is lodged in a cyst. Sublingual varicose veins and epulis can also be treated with the same remedy.
Recommended dosage in case of ENT and pulmonary diseases
Chronic sinusitis, recurrent ear infections, tonsillitis and nasopharyngitis are treated by taking 5 granules of Thuja occidentalis 15 CH once a day. The treatment can be done for 3 months; Any extension must be justified by medical advice. It takes 1 weekly dose of Thuja occidentalis 30 CH for 3 months to cure asthma which worsens with cold and recurrent or chronic bronchitis. The treatment of hearing disorders requires taking Thuya occidentalis in 9 CH. It is important to strictly comply with the prescription of the homeopath who carried out the consultation.
Recommended dosage for dermatological, urological and gynecological disorders
The topical application of a mother tincture of Thuja occidentalis can effectively treat rashes such as pustules, vesicles and papules. Cellulite is effectively combated by administering 2 granules of Thuja occidentalis 5 CH 3 times a day. You should take 1 dose of Thuja occidentalis 30 CH every week for 90 days to cure plantar warts, toe and finger warts, annal and genital warts. This same dosage is prescribed to get rid of white discharge or leucorrhea.
As a disease-modifying treatment for gonorrhea and cystitis, it is advisable to take 1 dose of Thuja occidentalis 7 CH, alternating it every 15 days with Biothérapique toxinum 7 CH. Abscesses or polyps in the bladder, enlarged prostate and urinary tract infections are treated with 1 weekly dose of Thuja occidentalis 30 CH for 3 months.
Recommended dosage in cases of gastroenterological, rheumatological and ophthalmological disorders
For all cases of disorders related to the digestive system including borborygma, hydro-aeric noises, etc., the recommended dosage is 1 dose of Thuja occidentalis once a week for one trimester.
In the field of rheumatology, joint pain that worsens with humidity and cold is treated with Thuja occidentalis by taking 1 dose of 30 CH once a week for 3 months.
Ophthalmological conditions such as chalazion and conjunctivitis are treated by taking a dose of Thuja 30 CH once a week for 3 months.
Recommended dosage in case of neurological disorders
To combat neurological reactions following drug treatment, the following dosage should be observed: first take 1 dose of Thuja occidentalis 9 CH on the first day, then 15 CH on the second day, then 30 CH on the third day, and finally 30 CH at a single dose every two weeks or per week; continue in this way until the reactions stop. Neurological problems caused by taking a medication or following a vaccination are treated by taking 5 granules of Thuja occidentalis 15 CH once a day for 3 months. A single dose per day of Thuja occidentalis 7 or 15 CH is indicated in case of facial neuralgia. Treatment must continue until the pain has completely disappeared.
Recommended dosage in case of odonto-stomatological disorders
In general, vocal cord polyps are treated in a week in a progressive manner. For the first 3 days, one dose of Thuja occidentalis 5 CH should be taken per day. Then, it is recommended to continue with 1 dose of Thuja occidentalis 7 CH per day for the next 3 days. Finally, on the last day, the treatment is completed by taking 1 dose of Thuja occidentalis 9 CH. It should be noted that this prescription is associated with taking Arnica 9 CH from the first to the seventh day.
To treat the froglet, you must take 2 granules of Thuja occidentalis 5 CH for 2 months, 3 times a day for 5 days a week. Sublingual varicose veins can be cured by taking 2 granules of Thuja occidentalis 5 CH for several months, 3 times a day for 5 days out of 7. Epulis can be treated very well with 3 granules of Thuja occidentalis 4 or 5 CH, 3 times a day for 5 days a week.
