Cedar leaf oil
Definition
Cedar leaf oil is a sweet-smelling oil made from some types of cedar trees. Cedar leaf oil poisoning occurs when someone swallows this substance. Young children who smell the oil may try to drink it.
Poisonous Ingredient
- Thujone (a hydrocarbon)
Where Found
- Some furniture polishes
- Some homeopathic medicines
- Thuja oil
References
Harborne JB and Baxter H. Chemical Dictionary of Economic Plants. Chichester, England: Wiley and Sons; 2001.
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