Pure thuja essential oil is a fairly rare product. The plant produces essential components only after reaching 15 years and, despite growing in gardens around the world, natural forests are rare. Along with the therapeutic effect, the product exhibits high toxicity and its use in its pure form should be fully controlled by the doctor.

Pharmaceutical products available on the market are usually drugs based on this oil, where ether plays the role of an active additive. Such mixtures can be used at home, including with problems with adenoids in children.

Structure

The substance is light and fluid, it is completely transparent. Contains a strong toxin, dangerous for humans - thujone. Other components are pinene, zedrol, caryophyllene, tannins and resins.

To extract the oil use only thuja western (lat. Thuja occidentalis) and another name of the species can serve as a sign of fake.

The effectiveness of thuja oil in the treatment of adenoids

The use of this type of drug has a positive effect in the treatment of adenoids. The antiviral and antiseptic effect of the use of these agents is also noted.

• The following changes in the body are observed:
• reduction in inflammation;
• removal of swelling of the mucous tissues;
• reduction in the size of adenoids;
• restoration of damaged tissues.

Application methods

Essential oils are used for inhalation and baths, instill and rinse. Some methods of application, on the advice of a doctor, can be combined with each other for a complex effect.

Did you know? Thujone is found not only in thuja, but also in junipers, cypresses, sage and wormwood. It is an important component of absinthe and, along with ethyl alcohol, is considered responsible for the strong influence of this drink on the brain.

Instillation

Most often, the described drugs are instilled into the nose, since this method has the most rapid effect directly on adenoids.

Features of this treatment are:

• the use of pharmacy products, which contain less than 15% of the active substance;
• 2 drops are instilled into each nostril;
• treatment is carried out 3-4 times a day.

Previously, the child should clean his nose by blowing his nose or rinsing it with saline. After the introduction of drops, lie down for several minutes.

Washing

For washing the sinuses, you can use solutions of several active substances. For example, in an infusion of chamomile, sage and calendula, add 20 drops of a thuja-based preparation. The cooled composition is washed nose 2 times a day.

Did you know? Thuja aroma oil has a strong tonic effect on the psychoemotional sphere of a person. Its smell is considered one of the most effective scents to achieve mutual understanding in a married couple.

Inhalation

Treatment with inhalation is possible only on the recommendation of the attending physician. A common recipe involves adding 3 drops of a product to a glass of boiling water. When the solution cools slightly, it breathes in pairs for 10-15 minutes.

Aromatherapy

In the early stages of the development of the disease, aromatherapy can be used. In a special lamp add up to 4 drops of ethereal substance and light it for a day or at night.

Aroma baths

Aroma baths can be used for children over 5 years old. 5-6 drops of the product are added to warm water, and the time of immersion in the bath should be approximately 15-20 minutes. During the procedure, it is important that the chest of the child is above the surface of the water.

Terms of treatment

Treatment with drugs based on essential oils takes quite a long time. Aroma baths are taken every day for a month, and then twice a week until the symptoms cease.

Instillation in the nose can last about 1.5–2 months with adenoids of the second degree and 2 weeks with the first degree of the disease. Rinsing and inhalation is carried out until the condition improves. Often, treatment is carried out in courses of 5-6 weeks with a break of 2-4 weeks.

Contraindications

• It is impossible to use pure thuja oil at home, but there are some contraindications for preparations based on it:
• individual allergy to essential components;
• epilepsy;
• acute rhinitis;
• age less than 3 years.

It should also be noted that mixing a drug based on arborvitae with other essential oils is possible only after consulting a specialist.

Varieties of drugs

Thuja essential oil medicines are homeopathic remedies. The following are the most common drugs that you can buy at most pharmacies.

Important! If a child is diagnosed with a third degree of adenoid hypertrophy, homeopathic treatment will not help. As directed by the doctor, an operation is performed to remove the problem organ.

Thuja Edas-801

This drug is produced in the Russian Federation and contains 5 g of oil per thuja per 100 g of the product itself, an auxiliary substance is olive oil. It is positioned for the complex treatment of adenoid hypertrophy and hyperplastic rhinitis.

Thuja GF

In this Russian preparation, the same percentage of active substance, but liquid paraffin acts as an additional component. Indications for use is chronic suppurative rhinitis.

"Thuja DN"

This homeopathic oil has a higher concentration. 100 g of the drug contains 10 g of thuja and 90 g of liquid paraffin. It is used in the treatment of chronic suppurative rhinitis.

So, the active substance of preparations with thuja oil can significantly alleviate the condition of a child with an initial stage of adenoid disease. After consulting with your doctor, you can treat with special agents that contain a low percentage of pure substance.