Wintergreen Essential Oil

Parts Used Leaves   Botanical Name Gaultheria procumbens   Extraction Method Steam distillation   Note Classification Middle   Aroma Mint like, sweet, sharp, fresh, and clean   Properties Analgesic, anodyne, antirheumatic, antiarthritic, antispasmodic, antiseptic, aromatic, astringent, carminative, diuretic, emenagogue and stimulating substance.   Overview 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.   Blends Well With Ylang-Ylang, Peppermint, Oregano, Cajuput, Thyme, Niaoli and Eucalyptus.   Herbal Miscellany Native Americans used to chew its leaves to avoid tooth decay. Myalgia, neural