Overview
Oriental arborvitae is an evergreen tree. It grows in China, Japan, and Korea. The seeds, leaves, and leafy twigs are used to make medicine.
Oriental arborvitae is used for male-pattern baldness (androgenic alopecia), pain, hemorrhoids, abnormally heavy bleeding during menstrual periods (menorrhagia), and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Oriental arborvitae might also be unsafe when taken by mouth in large amounts.
Oriental arborvitae is used for male-pattern baldness (androgenic alopecia), pain, hemorrhoids, abnormally heavy bleeding during menstrual periods (menorrhagia), and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Oriental arborvitae might also be unsafe when taken by mouth in large amounts.
How does it work ?
Oriental arborvitae seems to increase hair growth, decrease swelling (inflammation), and prevent damage caused by harmful chemicals called reactive oxygen species. It might also kill certain cancer cells and slow the growth of certain types of bacteria.
Oriental arborvitae seems to increase hair growth, decrease swelling (inflammation), and prevent damage caused by harmful chemicals called reactive oxygen species. It might also kill certain cancer cells and slow the growth of certain types of bacteria.
Uses & Effectiveness
Insufficient Evidence for
- Abnormally heavy bleeding during menstrual periods (menorrhagia).
- Anxiety.
- Asthma.
- Bleeding in the stomach or intestines.
- Burns.
- Cancer.
- Constipation.
- Cough.
- Early orgasm in men (premature ejaculation).
- Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis).
- Headache.
- Hemorrhoids.
- Infection of the intestines by parasites.
- Insomnia.
- Male-pattern baldness (androgenic alopecia).
- Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea).
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Pain.
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
- Seizure disorder (epilepsy).
- Short-term swelling (inflammation) of the airways in the lungs (acute bronchitis).
- Other conditions.
Side Effects
When taken by mouth: Oriental arborvitae is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth short-term in small amounts. Traditionally, tea made with 6-15 grams of leafy twig from oriental arborvitae has been used short-term with no reported side effects. But it's POSSIBLY UNSAFE when taken by mouth long-term or in large amounts. Oriental arborvitae contains a toxic compound called thujone. This compound can cause restlessness, mental changes, vomiting, dizziness, tremors, kidney damage, seizures, and other side effects, especially when taken long-term or in large amounts. There isn't enough reliable information to know if taking oriental arborvitae seed by mouth is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if oriental arborvitae is safe or what the side effects might be when applied to the skin.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if oriental arborvitae is safe or what the side effects might be when applied to the skin.
Special Precautions and Warnings
When taken by mouth: Oriental arborvitae is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth short-term in small amounts. Traditionally, tea made with 6-15 grams of leafy twig from oriental arborvitae has been used short-term with no reported side effects. But it's POSSIBLY UNSAFE when taken by mouth long-term or in large amounts. Oriental arborvitae contains a toxic compound called thujone. This compound can cause restlessness, mental changes, vomiting, dizziness, tremors, kidney damage, seizures, and other side effects, especially when taken long-term or in large amounts. There isn't enough reliable information to know if taking oriental arborvitae seed by mouth is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if oriental arborvitae is safe or what the side effects might be when applied to the skin. Pregnancy: Taking oriental arborvitae by mouth is POSSIBLY UNSAFE if you are pregnant. It contains a chemical called thujone, which might cause the uterus to contract. Don't use oriental arborvitae if you are pregnant. There isn't enough reliable information to know if oriental arborvitae is safe to apply to the skin while pregnant. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Breast-feeding. There isn't enough reliable information to know if oriental arborvitae is safe to take by mouth or apply to the skin while breastfeeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Porphyria, an inherited condition. Oriental arborvitae might make porphyria worse.
Kidney problems: Oriental arborvitae might make kidney disease worse.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if oriental arborvitae is safe or what the side effects might be when applied to the skin. Pregnancy: Taking oriental arborvitae by mouth is POSSIBLY UNSAFE if you are pregnant. It contains a chemical called thujone, which might cause the uterus to contract. Don't use oriental arborvitae if you are pregnant. There isn't enough reliable information to know if oriental arborvitae is safe to apply to the skin while pregnant. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Breast-feeding. There isn't enough reliable information to know if oriental arborvitae is safe to take by mouth or apply to the skin while breastfeeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Porphyria, an inherited condition. Oriental arborvitae might make porphyria worse.
Kidney problems: Oriental arborvitae might make kidney disease worse.
Interactions
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Dosing
The appropriate dose of oriental arborvitae depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for oriental arborvitae. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
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