Wintergreen Essential Oil
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There is no synthetic methyl salicylate in this Natural Wintergreen. Wintergreen Essential Oil stimulates the circulation and warms. It is good for chronic inflammatory rheumatism. Wintergreen Essential Oil is also useful for headache, toothache, muscle pain, and other aches and inflammations. Place a cloth soaked with the oil over painful joints. Most Wintergreen is methyl salicylate a synthetic made in the labs. It is very inexpensive and this oil should not cost you very much. I would doubt all wintergreen as being synthetic until proven otherwise. Gritman wintergreen is methyl salicylate with a combination of other essential oils. It is the best we can do for now. It was not considered a "natural" oil even when it was natural because the oil is produced as it decomposes in warm water and not produced in the living plant. Some consider this plant a mint and it is not. Also considered a pollutant and environmental hazard especially for marine life.
Additional Information
| Product No. | 01-win00-group |
|---|---|
| GCC | DS-GP China |
| Common Name | Wintergreen, Natural |
| Scientific Name | Gaultheria procumbens, G. fragrantissima |
| Family Name | Ericaceae |
| Indigenous Country | North America |
| Country Of Production | Nepal |
| History | Native Americans chewed the leaves to improve breathing and prevent tooth decay. In Europe used for respiratory conditions and muscular problems such as lumbago, sciatica, neuralgia, and myalgia. Used now in toothpaste, chewing gum, and soft drinks. |
| history_cont | No |
| Plant Description | An evergreen herb growing up to 6in. high with slender creeping stems producing leathery leaves, white flowers, and red berries. |
| Parts Processed | Leaf previously macerated in water but now mostly synthetic and produced in labs |
| Processing Methods | Steam or water distilled |
| Color Range | Light yellow. |
| Chemical Constituents | Class: Ester. Up to 99% methyl salicylate. |
| Yin/Yang | Yin |
| Physical Uses | Used for eczema, acne, blemishes, wounds, sore muscles, arthritis, rheumatism, edema, headaches (liver congestion). Not recommended for use in aromatherapy as the oil is toxic and can irritant the skin. |
| Physical_Uses_cont | No |
| Mental Uses | I can feel my pain and I can grow from it. I choose to love more not less. I can realize that one is trying to hurt me without being hurt and without hurting in return. |
| Emotional Uses | Detached from feelings, hurt, heart has hardened, not easily affected emotionally TO soften of the heart, allowing yourself to feel hurt and able to go beyond that to a place of wisdom, more able to give and receive love |
| Spiritual Uses | Can indicate that you have been hurt in relationships. You have been left or emotionally or mentally battered. It is time for you to heal the hurt and get on with your life. It is time to love again. Wintergreen balances the heart chakra and heals the emo |
| Spiritual_Uses_Cont | No |
| Applications | Bath (with proper fixed oil), massage. |
| Warnings/Contraindications | Hazardous, toxic, skin irritant, avoid in pregnancy and with children. |
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