Biological Properties of <i>Thuja Orientalis</i> Linn

Abstract

<i>Thuja orientalis </i>(Commonly- Morpankhi, Family- Cupressaceae) is an evergreen, monoecious trees or shrubs used in various forms of traditional medicines and homeopathy in various ways. In traditional practices <i>Thuja</i><i> </i>is used for treatment of bronchial catarrh, enuresis, cystitis, psoriasis, uterine carcinomas, amenorrhea and rheumatism. Recent researches in different parts of the world have shown that <i>T</i><i>. orientalis</i> and its active component thujone<i> </i>have the great potential against a various health problems. <i>T</i><i>. orientalis</i> preparations can be efficiently used against microbial/worm infection. It can be used as antioxidant, anticancer and anti-inflammatory agent. Instead of these effects, it can be also used as insecticidal, molluscicidal and nematicidal activity against different pests. The present review highlights the some important biological properties of <i>T. orientali</i><i>s</i>.