Wintergreen Essential Oil
Wintergreen is a very aggressive essence that stimulates a very powerful response. Wintergreen promotes change on a profound level as the mind/body complex responds. Wintergreen shakes up and wakes up the mind and every system of the body. Wintergreen produces an analgesic, numbing effect on the nerves present in whatever tissue it is applied to. Wintergreen clears obstructions to the flow of blood in the tissues and in the veins and arteries. This increases circulation and brings warmth to the area.
Wintergreen Essential Oil | |
Botanical Name: | Gaultheria procumbens |
Country of Origin: | China |
Extraction Method: | steam distilled |
Part Utilized: | leaves |
Plant Family: | Ericaceae |
Aroma: | Wintergreen has a wonderful aroma. It is stimulating, but deeper and more grounding than the essential oils of the mint family. |
Cautions: | Wintergreen essential oil has a high methyl salicylate content. Nevertheless, it is safe to use. Birch and wintergreen often receive very bad press because of misunderstandings about the effects of this "suppose" toxic ingredient. Wintergreen should be used cautiously if pregnant and always diluted well. |
We recommend using essential oils topically or diffusing them for their aroma. We do NOT recommend ingesting any essential oil.
We do not make any claims about the use or effectiveness of our products.
Store product away from direct sunlight with lids tightened to maintain the integrity of the product.
4oz (120 ml) and larger bottles are sold for refilling. They are not intended for daily use.