Wintergreen Essential Oil

Benefits

Wintergreen oil is commonly used as a medical drug to alleviate the symptoms of headaches, rheumatic fever, sore throat and simple fever. It’s main active ingredient is methyl salicyate, the same active ingredient in the household drug, Aspirin. In the American Revolution era, Wintergreen leaves were used as to make tea (as simple tea leaves were scarce at that time), it also was a source to get relief from occasional aches and pains.

Instructions for Use

It is used spiritually as well as medically. By spiritual means, it is a method to retain the heart chakra and develop the love emotions. This is especially helpful for the people facing loneliness and depression due to being hurt by a relationship. It is used medically in baths; doctors recommend wintergreen oil massages to get relief from muscle aches and pains.

This oil should not be used for aromatherapy or directly inhaled or applied to skin without strict medical supervision.

History and Additional Information

Native Americans used to chew its leaves to avoid tooth decay. Myalgia, neuralgia and sciatica were alleviated by the Europeans by the use of this herb and to also treat respiratory infections. It is still to today used in the manufacturing of toothpastes, soft drinks and chewing gums.

Details

• Latin/botanical name: Gaultheria procumbens
• Other names: Mountain Tea, Teaberry, Checkerberry.
• Family: Ericaceae
• Part of plant used: maceration of the whole plant in hot water.
• Place of origin: North America to Native America, Canada and mainly Northeast USA

Characteristics

• Odor/fragrance: mint like and sweet, sharp,  fresh, clean
• Color: pale yellow or pinkish yellow
• Aroma strength: strong
• Consistency: thin
• Note: middle

Blending Suggestions: It blends very well with Ylang-Ylang, Peppermint, Oregano, Cajuput, Thyme, Niaoli and Eucalyptus.

Safety Precautions for this Essential Oil: Wintergreen should be avoided by children, pregnant women, pets or people with wounded skin. It is highly toxic in nature and should be used with strong methods of dilution.

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