
Wintergreen Oil
Botanical Name: The scientists and research scholars have named the evergreen Gautheria herb as Gaultheria procumbens.
Origin: Gaultheria procumbens is a traditional native North American herb.
Form: The Wintergreen oil is thin in consistency.
Scent: The Wintergreen oil gives out a strong, mint candy flavored essence.
Shade and Appearance: The Wintergreen oil may appear Pale Yellow to Reddish-Brown in color.
Chemical constituents: The Gaultherilene and Menthyl-Salicylate form the chief composition constituents of the Wintergreen oil..
Extraction method: The Wintergreen oil is extracted from the previously water-macerated leaves via steam distillation method.
Blends well with: The Birch, Jasmine, Lavender, Mint, Marjoram Sweet, Narcissus, Oregano, Thyme, Vanilla and Ylang-Ylang oils blend easily with Wintergreen oil.
The ‘Natural possessions’: The Wintergreen oil possesses anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, anti-tussive, rubefacient, analgesic, astringent, carminative, emmenagogue and diuretic properties.