Thuya is an evergreen coniferous plant that grows both at home and outdoors. In addition, thuya has many useful properties for beauty and human health.
The historical homeland of Thuya is considered to be South-East Asia. However, already in the 16th century, thuja appeared in America and Europe. Due to its specific balsamic flavor, this plant was an integral part of pagan rituals in ancient times, and Muslim culture - at the present time.
In home gardening, the dwarf or other name "classic western" thuja is most often found. What is remarkable about this coniferous evergreen tree?
It's all about its beneficial properties for human health.
Useful properties of Tui
- Thuya is a source of phytoncids, and therefore actively fights against spores of various fungi and bacteria.
- Young shoots of thuja serve for preparation of many medicines of antimicrobic, hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, astringent, antirheumatic, expectorant, tonic, diuretic, antiallergic.
- Due to the high content of essential oils, thuya helps to fight stress and fatigue, and also helps to concentrate.
Application of needles
Here are a few recipes for treating various diseases using the coniferous plant thuya. Useful properties make it possible to use this plant in many diseases:
- Preventing colds, flu, ODS and ARI, as well as direct treatment. To do this, use an alcohol tincture of pine needles. 1 tablespoon of fresh needles, grind and pour 50 ml of vodka. Let it brew in a dark place for at least 7 days. Take this tincture is recommended for 5-7 drops 3 times a day for 30-40 minutes before meals.
- Treatment of adenoids in children. Tui oil has almost the same properties as fresh thuja, it is easier to use and is sold in all pharmacies. For the treatment of adenoids, it is recommended to instill 2-3 drops of oil in each nasal passage three times a day. After the procedure, the child needs to lie down for a few minutes, so that the oil lubricates the adenoids.
- Treatment of vasomotor rhinitis. There is a certain scheme for instilling oil. In the prone position, drip two or three drops into the right nasal passage, turn the head to the right side and hold in that position for a few seconds, then drip into the left nasal passage and turn left for a few seconds.
- Treatment of arthritis .1 tablespoon of needles (preferably fresh) pour 1 cup of boiling water, close the lid. Leave to stand for at least 1 hour, then drain. Take with an exacerbation of arthritis for 1/3 cup of the resulting broth 2-3 times a day for 30-40 minutes before meals. Also, with an exacerbation of arthritis, it is recommended to rub the joints with tincture from Tui needles (the recipe is given in paragraph 1).
- Treatment of prostate adenoma, prostatitis, cystitis. Tincture of tuja needles should be applied to 30-35 drops 2 times a day (previously mixed with water or juice). The average course of treatment is 7 days. Before use, consult a doctor.
- Application in gynecology: treatment of trichomonias colpitis and erosion of the cervix .1-2 teaspoons of fresh needles finely chopped and pour 1 liter of boiling water, close the lid. Leave to stand for an hour, drain. The resulting broth is used for daily syringing. Before use, it is recommended to consult a treating gynecologist.
- Getting rid of papilloma, warts and warts. Lubricate the skin with freshly squeezed tuya pine juice or alcohol tincture. Also during treatment, it is necessary to use the tincture inside, to enhance immunity.
Application of thuja in cosmetology
For its antiseptic properties, thuya is widely used in cosmetology. It is applied both dry, and fresh thuja for preparation of various broths and infusions. These traditional medicine helps to make the skin beautiful, elastic, freeing from small imperfections.
Means for fighting acne
1 tablespoon chopped pine needles, pour 500 ml of boiling water, bring to a boil. Let it brew for 3 hours, drain. Daily wash with this decoction for the treatment of acne.
Tui is a beautiful evergreen tree with many useful properties.