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Thujone

Thujone

General Description: Thujone is a natural organic compound classified as a monoterpene that is found in several plants, including wormwood, sage, and thuja.
Aroma Description: Thujone has a strong, distinct fragrance that is often described as herbal and medicinal.
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Alternative Phytochemicals

Phytochemicals with alternative use cases

Camphor

Description Camphor is a white, waxy substance with a strong, aromatic odor. It is commonly used in traditional medicine and aromatherapy.

Pinene

Description Pinene is a bicyclic monoterpenoid that is one of the most common terpenes found in nature.

Limonene

Description Limonene is a natural compound commonly found in the rind of citrus fruits.

Related Plants

Plants related to Thujone

Wormwood

Wormwood
Latin Name: Artemisia absinthium
Description of Appearance: Wormwood is a herbaceous perennial plant with silvery-green aromatic leaves that are deeply lobed and covered in fine hairs. It also produces small yellow flowers on tall, stiff stems.
Common Names:
  • Wormwood
  • Absinthe wormwood
  • Mugwort
  • Green ginger

Sage

Sage
Latin Name: Salvia officinalis
Description of Appearance: Grey-green leaves on a woody stem
Common Names:
  • Sage

Eastern White Cedar

Eastern White Cedar
Latin Name: Thuja occidentalis
Description of Appearance: Thuja occidentalis is a coniferous evergreen tree with scale-like leaves arranged in flattened sprays. The foliage is dark green in color and the tree has a narrow, conical shape.
Common Names:
  • Eastern White Cedar
  • White Cedar
  • American Arborvitae