Wintergreen Essential Oil

DESCRIPTION  REPORTED USES SAFETY Our organically crafted Wintergreen Essential Oil is steam distilled from the deep green, minty leaves of the small, evergreen Gaultheria procumbens shrub growing in the high elevations of the Himalayan Mountains of Nepal. This essential oil is incredibly potent and one of the more effective essential oils at helping to relieve pain and inflammation, although it should be used with caution and for shorter periods of time than many other essential oils. Also commonly known as Tea Berry, Checker Berry, and Box Berry, Wintergreen Essential Oil has a strong sharp, sweet, woody, and slightly minty aroma presenting a top fragrance note. Native to North America, Wintergreen grows up to 6 inches and has deep-green leathery leaves that sprout small white flowers and develop into red fruit. Traditionally, Wintergreen leaves were chewed by the natives of the Americas in order to increase lung capacity and assist in healing respiratory conditions. Early settle