Wintergreen (Gaultheria fragrantissima Wall) Pure Essential Oil - Therapeutic Quality

Description: Though this oil sounds chilling, it gives off a lovely, warming feeling that can aid in circulation issues. Wintergreen can also rid the skin of impurities (such as cellulite), while reducing mental and physical stress. This amazing essential oil can release nervous tension, promote easy sleep and provide relief from melancholia.

Wintergreen helps to rely on the divine, increases inner strength and ability to let go and surrender. Helps those who need to control or always be right.

If using Wintergreen for emotional wellness, try using it with our free EFT Tapping scripts for Protection which help release these emotional issues.

Blends well with mint, oregano, thyme, vanilla, and ylang ylang essential oils.

Dilute with carrier oil for direct skin contact.

Extracted through steam distillation of leaves. Originates from India near Nepal.

Safety Tips:

• Do not use while pregnant or nursing.
• Keep away from children. 
• If you have had a history of health problems, consult your physician before use. Do not use if taking blood thinning prescriptions. Do not use on entire body.
• May be harmful if swallowed consult a poison control center or emergency room immediately if accidentally consumed. Keep away from children.
• Do not use if taking anticoagulant medication, planning or if you have had major surgery, or if you have hemophilia, or another bleeding disorder, not recommended for usage in persons who take aspirin regularly or are allergic to aspirin.
• Do not use on those with salicylate sensitivity (often applies in ADD/ADHD). Use cautiously as 99% of wintergreen is salicylate, the main ingredient in aspirin. Never use internally, and use very, very carefully topically. Maximum skin use level: 2.4%.
• For external use only. See our Safety Information page for further details when using essential oils.

Specifications:

• Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils
• Specific Gravity: 72°F 1.1809
• Optical Rotation: -0.15
• Refractive Index: 72°F 1.5364
• CAS No: 68917-75-9
• Flash Point: 214 °F