Thuja vs Agarikon

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Thuja

Thuja occidentalis

Immune Support

Fomitopsis officinalis

Immune Support

Thuja

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Agarikon

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Called "Tree of Life" because it saved Jacques Cartier's crew from scurvy, used topically for warts and viral infections.

Ancient European bracket fungus Hippocrates called "elixirium ad longam vitam".

Active Compounds

Thujone, Fenchone, Sabinene, Vitamin C

Agaric acid, Chlorinated coumarins, Beta-glucans, Triterpenoids

Traditional Uses

Warts (topical), Respiratory infections, Scurvy, Rheumatism

Tuberculosis, Respiratory infections, Wound healing, Cough

Modern Uses

Antiviral (warts/HPV), Immunostimulant, Expectorant, Topical antimicrobial

Antiviral, Antibacterial, Anti-tuberculosis, Immune modulator

Adult Dosage

Topical tincture for warts; Internal: professional supervision only (thujone toxicity)

500-1000mg extract daily

Contraindications

Pregnancy (abortifacient), Epilepsy, Autoimmune conditions, Long-term internal use

Pregnancy, Nursing, GI sensitivity

Side Effects

Thujone toxicity (seizures), GI upset, Abortifacient, Renal damage

GI upset, Nausea

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E