10ml Wintergreen Essential Oil – Gaultheria Fragrantissima | Steam Distilled China

Discover the sweet, minty clarity of pure Wintergreen Essential Oil, steam distilled from the leaves of Gaultheria Fragrantissima sourced from China. Sweet, fresh and powerfully aromatic — with a clean, minty brightness, a cool, slightly medicinal clarity and a warm, candy-like sweetness — Wintergreen is one of the most instantly recognisable and distinctive essential oils in aromatherapy, beloved for its refreshing, uplifting and invigorating aromatic character.

Wintergreen is one of only two plants in the natural world — the other being Birch — that naturally contain methyl salicylate, the compound responsible for its characteristic sweet, minty fragrance and its long history of use in topical massage and muscle care formulations. So closely associated is Wintergreen with this compound that synthetic methyl salicylate — used widely in confectionery, chewing gum, toothpaste and sports massage products the world over — is modelled directly on the natural fragrance of the Wintergreen plant. The essential oil itself is steam distilled from the leaves of a low-growing, creeping shrub native to the coniferous forests and mountain slopes of Asia, where it has been used in traditional wellness practice for centuries.

With its sweet, refreshing and powerfully invigorating character, Wintergreen Essential Oil is a popular choice for diffusing, where its clean, minty brightness instantly uplifts and energises the atmosphere — and a valued ingredient in professional massage and topical formulations, where its methyl salicylate content lends a characteristic warming and soothing quality to muscle and joint blends.

Product Details:

• Latin Name: Gaultheria Fragrantissima
• Part of Plant: Leaves
• Origin: China
• Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
• Aromatic Profile: Sweet, minty, refreshing
• Size: 10ml

How to Use:

• Diffusion/Oil Burner: Add 2–3 drops to your diffuser or oil burner for a sweet, fresh and invigorating minty aromatic experience
• Massage blending: A popular ingredient in professional topical massage and muscle care blends — always dilute well in a carrier oil before use and use in moderation
• Blending: Blends well with Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Frankincense and other fresh, minty or resinous essential oils
• Topical: Always dilute thoroughly with a carrier oil before any topical application — use in low dilutions only

Cautions: Wintergreen Essential Oil contains a very high concentration of methyl salicylate and must be used with great care. Possible skin sensitisation — always dilute well with a carrier oil before topical use and perform a patch test before use. Not suitable for use on children or those with aspirin sensitivity or salicylate allergy. Keep out of reach of children — toxic if ingested even in small amounts. Not suitable for use during pregnancy or lactation. Not suitable for those taking blood-thinning medications such as warfarin. If you are nursing or under a doctor's care, consult your physician before use. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. For external use only. Do not use internally.

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