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GlossaryThuja plicata

large evergreen conifer native to the Pacific Northwest

Thuja plicata, commonly known as Western Red Cedar, is a large evergreen conifer native to the Pacific Northwest of North America. It is valued for its durable, rot-resistant wood, which is often used in construction, and its essential oils, which have been traditionally used in various medicinal applications, including treatments for skin and scalp conditions.

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research Genus Thuja: A Comprehensive Review on Botany, Traditional Uses, Pharmacological Activities, and Phytochemistry

January 2024 in “Deleted Journal”

Thuja plants have medicinal properties and potential for developing new therapies.

research Essential Oil and Important Activities of Thuja Orientalis and Thuja Occidentalis

15 citations , July 2015 in “Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants”

Thuja orientalis and Thuja occidentalis essential oils have medicinal properties useful for developing treatments with antimicrobial and bioactive effects.

research Arachidonate 12-Lipoxygenase Inhibitors Promote S100A3 Citrullination in Cultured SW480 Cells and Isolated Hair Follicles

4 citations , January 2017 in “Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin”

Inhibiting ALOX12 can help hair cuticle maturation by increasing S100A3 citrullination.

research Botanicals With Dermatologic Properties Derived From First Nations Healing: Part 1—Trees

4 citations , February 2017 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”

Compounds from certain trees used by First Nations people show potential for treating skin conditions and promoting hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their safety and effectiveness.

research Beta-Caryophyllene Enhances Wound Healing Through Multiple Routes

67 citations , December 2019 in “PloS one”

Beta-caryophyllene helps improve wound healing in mice, especially in females.

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