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The name "Arborvitae" attributed to the Thuja occidentalis tree, from which cedar leaf oil is derived, means "tree of life" in Latin. The name was given by early French explorers in North America.
Indigenous peoples of North America traditionally used cedar leaves for healing purposes for centuries, recognizing its properties long before the scientific study of the oil.
Cedar leaf oil contains thujone, a component that gives it its characteristic scent while requiring careful use due to its biochemical properties.
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