WINTERGREEN | |
Botanical Name | Gaultheria procumbens |
Origin | North America |
Plant Family | Ericaceae |
Method of Extraction | Steamed Distilled |
Plant Part Used | Leaves |
Color | Pale Yellow |
Consistency | Thin |
Perfumery Note | Top |
Aromatic Description | Smells crisp, fresh, woody and sweet. |
Major Constituents | Methyl Salicylate 96.0-99.0% |
Medical Properties | Anticoagulant, antispasmodic, highly anti-inflammatory, vasodilator, analgesic, anesthetic, reduces blood pressure |
Uses | Inflammation, Pain Management, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sinuses, muscle/nerve pain, hypertension, arteriosclerosis. |
Blends Well With | peppermint, lavender, and eucalyptus oils. |
Safety | As little as 4 mL of wintergreen oil by mouth can be deadly. Don’t diffuse around children. USE WITH CAUTION |