doTerra Arborvitae Essential Oil, 5 ml

This essential oil from the Canadian Thuja acts as a powerful cleanser. It has a warm, earthy aroma. Description: The aroma is woody, warm, earthy. 100% pure CPTG essential oil. Powerful cleanser. Natural protection of wood from insects. Improves heart function. Stimulates the uterus. Thuja essential oil has a powerful antiseptic, antifungal and antiviral effect, but at the same time it is considered one of the most toxic essential oils due to the high content of thujone. It is used very sparingly and only in strict dosages. It is practically not used in cosmetics. Important: due to the content of thujone, thuja essential oil is contraindicated for pregnant women, children, epileptics, and those with chronic liver and kidney diseases. Use only externally and in strict dosage.

Key benefits

• 100% pure CPTG essential oil
• A powerful cleanser
• Natural wood protection against insects
• Improves heart function
• Stimulates the uterus

Application

Method of application	Recommendations
Diffuser	Only with great caution and in microdoses. Has a strong, sharp, “medical” smell. Almost never used in aromatherapy, but can be included in cleansing mixtures in minimal doses. Not recommended for children, animals, asthma, epilepsy.
Applying to skin	Prohibited or extremely limited. Direct application is unacceptable. May cause burns, redness, allergies. Almost never used in cosmetics and ointments.
Cosmetics	Not used. Not included in formulations due to toxicity and irritating properties.
Sprays	Possibly for closed technical purposes (not for the body). Sometimes included in cleaning aerosols, insecticidal sprays, etc. Not for room aromatization, not for breathing!
Bath / Inhalation	Categorically not recommended for baths. High risk of skin and mucous membrane irritation. Absolute contraindication for sensitive skin, hypersensitivity to ketones. Inhalation is prohibited. Do not use in hot, steam, or cold inhalations. Toxic reactions from the central nervous system (thujone) are possible. The only exception is in homeopathic or microdoses in professional herbal medicine.
Cooking	Prohibited. Thujone is toxic when taken orally. Do not use in food under any circumstances.

Cosmetic use

• Healing — ★★★★☆ Dries up inflammation, promotes rapid tissue regeneration. How to use: In spot treatments for acne and herpes. Strength of effect: Strong, but limited in area of application.
• Brightening — ★★★☆☆ Can lighten pigment spots, especially post-inflammatory ones. How to use: In a highly diluted concentration, pointwise. Strength of effect: Average, the effect develops gradually.
• Skin tone evening out — ★★★☆☆ Improves the overall appearance of the skin with regular use. How to use: In oils and serums in a very small percentage. Strength of effect: Medium, in combination with other oils.

Hair care

• Scalp cleansing — ★★★★☆ Removes oiliness, helps with clogged pores and itching. How to use: Add to shampoos (1–2 drops per serving). Strength of effect: Strong, if the dosage is observed.
• Reducing oiliness — ★★★★☆ Regulates the activity of the sebaceous glands. How to use: In masks before washing. Strength of effect: Strong, especially for oily scalp.
• Fighting dandruff — ★★★☆☆ It has antiseptic and exfoliating properties. How to use: In masks with base oils (no more than once a week). Strength of effect: Average, as an auxiliary agent.

Medical effects

• Antiviral — ★★★★★ Thuja actively affects viruses (including herpes, warts). How to use: Spot on the affectedareas (diluted!), inhalations. Strength of effect: Very strong, but use with caution.
• Immunostimulating — ★★★★☆ Activates the immune system, increases the body’s resistance. How to use: In an aroma diffuser, in mixtures for chest rubbing. Strength of effect: Strong, especially during cold season.
• Expectorant — ★★★☆☆ Helps with cough, makes breathing easier with bronchitis. How to use: Inhalations, in chest rubs. Strength of effect: Average, complements the antiviral effect.

Composition

INCI: Thuja Plicata Wood Oil

Precautions

• Individual intolerance
• Toxicity. Contains thujone, a neurotoxic substance that can cause convulsions, dizziness, and poisoning. Use only in minimal quantities and for short periods
• Absolutely contraindicated due to teratogenic and abortive potential during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Prohibited due to high toxicity and possible damage to the nervous system in children under 12 years old
• Strictly contraindicated – can provoke seizures in epilepsy, hypertension
• Only in highly diluted form and on limited areas of skin, do not use on damaged skin

Country of origin

Canada – collection and distillation are carried out in compliance with sustainability standards.

Release format

• Volume: 5 ml
• Packaging: dark glass bottle with dropper

Storage conditions

Store in a dry, cool place. Duration of use: Depending on the need and method of application.