IDENTIFICATION
INCI name ; Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Oil
CAS number ; 90045-28-6
SKU code ; EN-WIN-0010
EXTRACTION METHOD ; Steam Distilled Essential Oil
PARTS USED ; Leaves
ORIGIN ; India
COMMON NAMES : Checkerberry, Eastern Teaberry, Boxberry
APPEARANCE : Pale yellow to pinkish yellow colored liquid
ODOUR NOTE :Strong, characteristic, sweet-minty, woody aroma
QUALITY : 100 % pure natural whole essential oil.
STORAGE CONDITION ; Store in a cool dark place
GAULTHERIA PROCUMBENS
Known for its potent scent that we have all come to recognise from sports oils, topical rubs and creams sold in the commerce, powerful Wintergreen essential oil is THE go-to oils of athletes, active seniors and anyone seeking to recover from body exertion. Used in massage to ease the pain and inflammation from sprains, body aches, muscles and joints, wintergreen essential oil also help clear nose congestions. Wintergreen remarkable efficiency comes from its main and almost unique component, methyl salicylate* at 99%.
DO NOT USE IF YOU ARE HYPERSENSITIVE TO ASPIRIN (SALICYLATE) OR UNDER ANTICOAGULANT TREATMENTS. CAN BE IRRITANT: DO NOT USE BEFORE OR AFTER SURGERY, OR IF YOU ARE PRONE TO ECZEMA, ASTHMA, ULCERS (STOMACH), AND HERNIA.
IN GENERAL: USE WITH CAUTION, FOR SHORT PERIOD AND WITH PARCIMONY.
STRICTLY NOT FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 7.
USE FOR
Massages & body care
- Body massage use 1 to 6 drops essential oil for 10 ml carrier oil (0.5 to 2 % concentration) TARGETED +++
Diffusion
Others
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REPORTED BENEFITS
Reported benefits & properties:
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antalgic
- Antispasmodic
- Antirheumatic
TRADITIONALLY USED FOR
Traditionally used to help with:
Rhumatisms, arthrosis, Tendinitis, Stiff necks
Muscular pains, stress, and fatigue; sprains, strains, cramps, body aches.
Headaches and migraines
BLENDS WELL WITH
- Always blend with a carrier oil
- Eucalyptus citriodora, lavandin, Helichrysum, thyme (oil blend for joints)
- Rosemary, Arnica, Ravintsara, Ylang-Ylang (oil blend for Muscles)
- Pepermint (oil blend for headaches)
CAUTION
Do not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy / breastfeeding
Keep out of reach of children and pets.
As a general rule, always perform a skin patch test before using your essential oils for the first time.
DO NOT USE UNDILUTED and seek medical and specialist advise when in doubt