Cedar Leaf Oil

Cedar leaf oil comes from a genus of trees known as Thuja, which includes coniferous cedar trees. The name comes from the Greek word “Thuo” which means “to sacrifice.” The wood was burned as part of sacrifices to the gods. Native Americans still use its smoke to lift prayers to God. Cedar Leaf Oil contains a potent neurotoxic substance called Thujone. Thuja is a tree. The leaves and leaf oil are used as a medicine. Thuja is used for respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis, bacterial skin infections, and cold sores. It is also used for painful conditions including osteoarthritis and a nerve disorder that affects the face called trigeminal neuralgia.