Botanica Gaia Bio and Pure Red Cedarwood Needles Essential Oil | Thuja Plicata For Aromatherapy

WARNING: This product has high levels of Thujone. 
Use sparingly and dilute in carrier before applying to skin. For topical use only. 

Botanical Name: Thuja Plicata
Family Name: Cupressaceae.
Common Name: Arborvitae, Western Cedarwood, Red Cerdarwood, Pacific Red Cedarwood, Giant Cedar, Shinglewood. 
INCI: Thuja Plicata Needles Oil.
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled.
Parts Used: Needles.
Note: Base note.
Odor: Fresh green, strong green, camphorous and undertone nuances. 
Appearance: Yellowish.
Country of Origin: Canada.
Blends Well With: Ambrette, Basil, Balsam of Peru, Benzoin, Bergamot and other Citrus oils, Carrot, Cassie, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Clary Sage, Clove, Cypress, Davana, Fir Balsam, Frankincense, Galbanum, Geranium, Grapefruit, Hay, Helichrysum, Juniper, Lavandin, Lavender, Lemon, Melissa, Mandarin, Neroli, Orange, Orris, Petitgrain, Pine, Rose, Spikenard, Spruce, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Ylang Ylang.

The arborvitae is an evergreen of the cypress family, it reaches a large size, which is why it is also known as Giant Cedar. The needles are scaly and contain Thujone, the active ingredient of Absinthe, this oil should not be ingested or put in contact with the mucous membranes.

Taking into account that contact with mucous membranes or ingestion must be avoided, it is safe to use on the skin, always diluted in a carrier oil.
It has powerful properties:
-Antiviral: It is very effective in cleaning contaminated environments, where a flu patient has been, it is very effective in eliminating pathogens from the environment.
-Lymphopurifying, very useful in lymphatic and anti-cellulite massage oils. It purifies the lymph and promotes lymphatic flow, which stimulates the immune system and promotes its resistance.
-Strengthening of the immune system.
-Improves circulation: Used previously diluted in a carrier oil.
-Disinfectant, antimicrobial and regenerator of stressed skin or skin subjected to climatic stress.
-Helps in the removal of warts: Acts against the infectious virus that causes the formation of warts.
-Helps skin rashes disappear.

Thuja should not be used if you have any type of allergy or sensitivity to Thujone.

General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications.
The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products.