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Written by John L. at 17 Sep 2002 20:24:51: Re: LSA - Cure that worked for me !
As an answer to: Re: LSA - Cure that worked for me ! written by Jason M. Fox at 17 Sep 2002 19:51:29:
Here is a link with information on "Thuja" oil :
http://www.cancer.org/eprise/main/docroot/ETO/content/ETO_5_3X_Thuja?sitearea=ETO
Thuja
Other Common Name(s): Eastern White Cedar, Yellow Cedar, Tree of Life, Arborvitae, Hackmatack, Swamp Cedar
Scientific/Medical Name(s): Thuja occidentalis
DescriptionThuja is an eastern white cedar tree. It is an evergreen in the cypress family that is native to eastern North America. The tree is also grown in Europe as an ornamental plant. The parts used in herbal remedies are the leaves, branches, and needles, which contain the oil thujone (see Wormwood).
Overview
There is no scientific evidence that thuja or its extract is safe or effective. Taken internally, this herb can cause serious side effects, and may be toxic in large doses.
How is it promoted for use?
Thuja is promoted as a treatment for many medical conditions, including cancer. Some proponents claim that thuja decreases the toxic effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Herbalists prescribe thuja to treat coughs and other respiratory ailments (including strep throat and respiratory distress related to congestive heart failure), and viral and bacterial infections. They also use it as a diuretic (to increase urination) and an astringent, to purify the blood, reduce inflammation, and cleanse the body of toxins. Thuja is sometimes used together with antibiotics to treat bacterial skin infections and herpes sores. It has even been used by practitioners to stimulate abortions. Thuja ointment is applied to the skin for ailments such as psoriasis, eczema, vaginal infections, warts, muscular aches, and rheumatism. There is no scientific evidence to support any of these claims.What does it involve?
Liquid extracts, tinctures, and tea made from thuja are taken internally. There is no standardized dose. Thuja ointment is applied directly to the skin. Thuja oil and capsules are available in health food stores and over the Internet.
What is the history behind it?
Native Americans of the eastern United States and Canada used thuja for generations to treat menstrual problems, headaches, and heart ailments (see Native American Healing). Loggers drank tea made from white cedar twigs to relieve rheumatism. During the 17th century, some people called the eastern white cedar the "tree of life," because they believed that its sap had healing powers. In the late 1800s, the US Pharmacopoeia listed thuja as a treatment to stimulate the uterus and as a diuretic (to increase urine flow).
What is the evidence?
There is no scientific evidence that thuja is effective in treating cancer or any other disease. The medical literature contains no studies on the effects of thuja in humans, and there is very little scientific data to verify that the herb has any therapeutic value. Many supporters base their claims on limited laboratory experiments or anecdotal reports. One laboratory study conducted in Germany found that a polysaccharide from thuja enhanced the immune system's ability to fight off invading organisms, such as HIV. Laboratory studies may show a certain substance holds promise as a beneficial treatment, but further studies are necessary to determine if the results apply to humans.
Are there any possible problems or complications?
Taken internally, in large doses, thuja is potentially toxic, although the amount that constitutes a high dose has not been determined. Some people who have consumed thuja reportedly experienced asthma attacks, gastrointestinal irritation, excess stimulation of the nervous system, and spontaneous abortion.
People with seizure disorders or gastrointestinal problems (such as ulcers or gastritis) should avoid thuja. Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding should not use this herbal treatment. In fact, because so little is known about thuja, it is not recommended for any use.
References
Fetrow CW, Avila JR. Professional's Handbook of Complementary and Alternative Medicines. Springhouse, Pa: Springhouse Corp; 1999.
Medical Economics. PDR for Herbal Medicines. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company; 1998.
Offergeld R, Reinecker C, Gumz E, et al. Mitogenic activity of high molecular polysaccharide fractions isolated from the cuppressaceae Thuja occidentalis L. Enhanced cytokine-production by thyapolysaccharide, g-fraction (TPSg). Leukemia. 1992; 3:189S-191S.
>Provide us with some link please , thanks.
>>>>LSA is a skin condition. It happens to men who are not circumcised on their foreskin. Currently there is NO CURE.
>>>Looks very scaremongerish to me.
>>>Just about as mythical as the also very anti-uncut disease they call BXO.
>>Go google this mythical desease, and look at the jpgs.
>>BTW- The Thuja doesn't have any negative side effects.
>>Dave