Wintergreen Essential oil – Gaultheria procumbens

Name : Wintergreen Essential oil

Latin : Gaultheria procumbens

Parts Used : Leaves & Stems

Process : Steam distillation

Origin : India

Colour : Pale Yellow or Pinkish Fluid Liquid

Odour : Sweet Woody Odour – Very Aromatic oil – Many get it mixed up with Birch because the Birch also smells similar & should be careful as the Birch is widely available for much cheaper price.

Wintergreen oil has widely been used as a remedy for Muscular aches & pains and for Breathing problems

Properties : Antiseptic, Astringent, Analgesic, Expectorant, Carminative and Diuretic & Stimulant. Wintergreen has cooling & moisturising effect 

Wintergreen Oil blend well with : Birch,  Calamus, Eucalyptus, Fir, Juniper Berry, Mint oils, Lavender, Rosemary, Sage, Star Anise, Tuberose, Vanilla, Ylang Ylang etc.

Helps in relieving Fluid retention, Swelling and Lymphatic Congestion

Can be used in gargle for sore throat

Widely used to treat Genital infections

Relieves Rheumatism

Improves poor Circulation, Muscle & Joint discomfort, & is great remedy for Oedema, Arthritis, Cellulite, Obesity

Helps in relieving Headache, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Cramps, Inflammation, Eczema, Psoriasis, Gout & Ulcers

Helps Hair Growth, thus widely used in Hair oils.

Other Uses :

• Wintergreen is also used as an ingredient in Perfumery.

• Wintergreen is  often used as a flavouring agent for toothpaste, chewing gum, Listerine & confectionery.

Caution : 

• One must not use the pure (concentrated) essential oil, as it can be very toxic.

• It can be fatal when ingested, so check thoroughly with the aroma therapists.

• This oil should not be taken internally as it can be very fatal.