02/27/2026
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KNOW YOUR REMEDY: THUJA
King Henry VI of France lived in the fourteenth century and went down in history for his mental health issues; according to contemporary observers, one of his main symptoms was that he was convinced he was made of glass and was terrified he could shatter at any moment.
Thuja is one of very few remedies with this very specific delusion in bold type; why would that be?
The core theme of Thuja is: "I have a hidden weakness and I am scared it will be found out". The doctrine of signature helps us understand this: the remedy comes from the Tree of Life, which looks luscious and green all year round but the inner branches, where the sun does not pe*****te, are brown and ill-looking.
Thuja is the plant equivalent of Silica: it works very well for fungal infections and to expel some toxins. The skin symptoms are usually limited to hidden parts of the body: the feet, underarms or ge***al area. Showing signs of weakness or illness is anathema for Thuja patients and they are usually very well put together and present a smart front for the outside world to see.
Feeling like you are made of glass, is the most literal symptom of this inner feeling of inadequacy: in Kings Henry's case, he became king at eleven years old, in very tumultuous times and he was supposed to keep the country together! On the outside, he had to look the part: strong and shiny but can you imagine how he felt inside?