Tuia, also known as cemetery pine or cypress, is a medicinal plant known for its properties that help in the treatment of colds and flu, in addition to being also used to eliminate warts.
The commercial name of this plant is Thuja occidentalis , and it can be found in health food stores or popular fairs, for example. For medicinal purposes the branches of this plant are used, which contain in its composition an essential oil called Tujona, which is known to have an immunostimulating and antiviral activity in the body.
What is Tuia for
This medicinal plant can be used to treat several problems, such as:
- Helps in the treatment of colds and flu, relieving fever, cough and hoarseness; Relieves sinus symptoms; Complements the treatment of respiratory tract infections, such as bronchitis or pneumonia; Helps in the treatment of bacterial infections on the skin; Relieves joint pain and helps in the treatment of painful diseases, such as arthritis, osteoarthritis or neuralgia; Relieves muscle pain. Helps to eliminate small warts.
This medicinal plant also has a diuretic and expectorant effect on the body, helping to eliminate fluid retention and expectoration.
Tuia Properties
The properties of Tuia can include an astringent, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, expectorant, decongestant and analgesic action. In addition, it also has properties that help in the elimination of small warts.
How to use
Typically, Tuia stems are used in the preparation of teas and homemade tinctures.
Tuia Tea
The tea of this plant is great to complement the treatment of colds and flu, also helping to reduce inflammation in the mouth and throat and pain in the joints and muscles. To prepare this tea you will need:
- Ingredients: 1 teaspoon of chopped Tuia stems; Preparation: put the stems of the plant in a cup with boiling water and let it stand for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain before drinking.
It is recommended to drink 2 to 3 cups of this tea a day, as needed.
Tuia tincture
The tincture of this plant can be taken to stimulate the immune system, being recommended to take 20 drops diluted in water, 2 to 3 times a day, as needed. In addition, this tincture can also be used to eliminate small warts, for which it is recommended to brush the warts early in the morning and at night, for 1 week or until the wart ends up falling off.
To prepare homemade Tuia tincture, you must use the stems of this plant and good quality vodka, following the step-by-step instructions for preparing homemade tincture in How to Make Tincture for Home Treatments.
In addition, this plant can also be used as a natural repellent, to ward off mosquitoes and other insects.
