Wintergreen
10mlWintergreen
100% Pure Gaultheria procumbens
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| Botanical Name | Gaultheria procumbens |
|---|---|
| Plant/Part | Leaves |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
| Place of Origin | India |
| Colour | Pale yellow |
| Aroma | Strong mint candy flavour |
| Description | Wintergreen is a small evergreen herb which grows up to 15cm high with slender stems, leathery serrated leaves, drooping white flowers followed by fleshy scarlet berries. |
| History |
Wintergreen has been used in traditional folk remedies which led to the discovery of methyl salicylate, its main ingredient, as a pain reliever. Wintergreen is a traditional native North American remedy, used for aches and pains and to help breathing while carrying heavy loads. Wintergreen Essential Oil contains 85-99% of methyl salicylate? Birch and wintergreen are the only plants in the world that naturally contain methyl salicylate. |
| Properties/Actions | Anti-spasmodic, mentally stimulating and increases attentiveness. |
| Common Uses | Wintergreen has a history of use as a pain reliever. It is also believed to increase the speed of healing for skin disorders, and when added to lotions, acts as a natural moisturiser. |
| Blends well with | ylang ylang, peppermint, marjoram sweet, lavender, birch and vanilla |
| Caution | Do not use if pregnant. Safety in young children, nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease is not known so please avoid. Wintergreen oil is toxic and if taken internally can be fatal. Do not use if you are sensitive to salicylates. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dark place. For external use only. |
Important Note: The information provided is intended for educational purposes only and is not considered complete or guaranteed to be accurate.
General Safety Information: Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes or other concentrated essences directly onto the skin. Do not take any essential oils internally without consultation from a qualified Aromatherapist or medical practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, only use essential oils under the proper guidance of a qualified Aromatherapist or medical practitioner. Essential Oils are not intended to treat or cure serious medical conditions; there is no substitute for a consultation with a competent physician for any matters regarding your health, or anyone else. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest oils at extremely low doses. We recommend it is safer to consult a qualified Aromatherapist or medical practitioner before using essential oils with children. When using for the first time patch test on a small area of skin. If irritation occurs, discontinue use. The information provided is not intended to replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
