Wintergreen Essential oil, China

• Botanical Name: Gaultheria procumbens
  Origin:                  China
  Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
  Parts used:           Leaves
  Color:                   Pale Yellow
  Perfumery Note:  Top/Middle            
  Consistency:        Thin
  Aromatic Description: Strong Minty Aroma
  Blends well with: Citrus oils, Floral oils in small amounts, Birch, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Peppermint, Vanilla, Ylang Ylang
  Initial Strength:   Strong
  Class:           Phenolic Ester
            Wintergreen oil is sometimes called Gaultheria oil. It has a pleasant sweet minty aroma popular in inhalers. Vaporized or diffused into the air the aroma tickles the senses, is invigorating, eases breathing and tension. Wintergreen is often used to ease respiratory issues such as coughing, bronchitis and asthma.
  It is a powerful oil which need to be diluted well but its low cost and usefulness in small amounts make this oil a great value.
            Its scent might remind you of rubs for muscle aches. Wintergreen (or synthetic methyl salicylate) is commonly used in name brand sports rubs for overworked muscles to relieve pain and release tight muscles. Its main component methyl salicylate which is a precursor to aspirin and should be avoided by people with allergies to aspirin.
            Wintergreen is a good oil for vaporizers, scenting potpourri, candles, sprays & other natural fragrancing. It blends well in small amounts with other essential oils such as citrus and floral essential oils.
            Wintergreen is too strong to use on the face but may be useful against acne on the other parts of the body. Its antifungal properties may help against dandruff in shampoos and athletes foot fungus. In very light amounts it is thought to condition and speed healing of the skin.

Note: Not for internal use. Most essential oils cannot be taken internally, but even when they can, essential oils are highly concentrated and require dilution, special training and caution that Aroma & More does not yet provide. You can never drink any essential oils at 100% strength or diluted in water-based liquids.
Caution: Methyl salicylate is toxic in large amounts and can build up in the body so should only be applied to the skin occasionally. Do not use while pregnant or breast feeding. Do not use on children under 12. Children may confuse the aroma with candy so keep well out of reach of children. May prevent blood clotting. Should be avoided by people with allergies to aspirin. Essential oils can be harmful if used improperly. Information is provided for educational purposes only. It is up to the customer to determine if the product is right for their intended purpose. Special consideration should be made before applying essential oils to pregnant women, children or the elderly.
If under a doctor’s care, please consult the physician before using essential oils. If applying to skin essential oils must be diluted correctly and Aroma & More recommends testing on a small area of skin to check for reaction before attempting a full body massage. Claims have not been evaluated by the FDA.