CEDAR LEAF - Thuja plicata
(Wild Crafted) Avaialble in 1 oz
Cedar is native to North America, and was once used by the Native Americans to create canoes, earning it the title "Canoewood". It was later affectionately nicknamed 'Arbor Vitae', a French term for Tree of Life, after supposedly curing one of Jacques Cartier's men of scurvy during a 16th century expedition. As a result, Thuja occidentalis was imported to Europe for its beneficial properties, but now is primarily viewed as an ornamental tree.
PARTS USED
Leaves, branch tips, bark, seeds, oil.
TYPICAL PREPARATIONS
Tea, incense, in ceremony, in sachets, and as an extract. The leaves have an aromatic flavor and scent, and may be used with caution as a tea.
PRECAUTIONS
Specific: Not for use in pregnancy except under the supervision of a qualified healthcare practitioner. Not for long-term use; do not exceed recommended dose.
General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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