Wintergreen Essential Oil 50ml – Gaultheria Procumbens | Steam Distilled China

Discover the clean, intensely fresh character of pure Wintergreen Essential Oil, steam distilled from the leaves of Gaultheria Procumbens sourced from China. Sharp, sweet and powerfully distinctive — with a clean, minty freshness, a warm, slightly sweet medicinal clarity and a cool, penetrating depth — Wintergreen is one of the most immediately recognisable, characterful and aromatically potent essential oils in aromatherapy and natural formulation.

Gaultheria Procumbens — the Eastern Teaberry or Checkerberry — is a small, creeping evergreen shrub native to the forests of eastern North America, where it has been used by Indigenous peoples for centuries as a traditional aromatic and botanical ingredient. Its small, waxy leaves yield an essential oil of extraordinary potency — composed almost entirely (up to 99%) of methyl salicylate, the naturally occurring compound responsible for the characteristic clean, sweet and intensely fresh aroma that is instantly familiar from sports liniments, dental products and confectionery the world over.

The name Wintergreen reflects the plant’s remarkable ability to retain its vivid green leaves throughout the winter months — a striking and endearing characteristic of this small but extraordinarily aromatic plant. Indigenous peoples of eastern North America, including the Algonquin and Iroquois nations, used the leaves of Gaultheria Procumbens in traditional practice for centuries — chewing them for their fresh, aromatic character and brewing them into a fragrant tea. Early European settlers adopted these practices, and Wintergreen became one of the most widely used aromatic botanicals in North American folk tradition.

Wintergreen Essential Oil is one of the most potent essential oils available — its extraordinarily high methyl salicylate content making it a powerful and distinctive ingredient that must always be used with great care and in very well-diluted formulations. It is a popular and valued ingredient in natural sports and massage formulations, dental care products and home fragrance compositions, where its clean, intensely fresh and warming aromatic character is immediately impactful and widely recognised. This 50ml size is ideal for professional formulators and those who incorporate Wintergreen regularly into their practice or product making.

Product Details:

• Latin Name: Gaultheria Procumbens
• Part of Plant: Leaves
• Origin: China
• Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
• Size: 50ml

How to Use:

• Diffusion/Oil Burner: Add 1–2 drops only to your diffuser or oil burner — Wintergreen is exceptionally potent; use very sparingly for a clean, fresh and invigorating aromatic atmosphere
• Massage & Sports formulations: A popular ingredient in natural massage and sports formulations — always dilute very thoroughly in a carrier oil and use in very low dilutions only
• Blending: Blends well with Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Rosemary and other fresh, minty or herbal essential oils — use in very small amounts as its powerful aroma will dominate any blend
• Topical: Always dilute very thoroughly with a carrier oil before any topical application — use in very low dilutions only due to the very high methyl salicylate content

Cautions:

Wintergreen Essential Oil contains an extremely high concentration of methyl salicylate (up to 99%) and must be used with the utmost care. Always dilute very well with a carrier oil — use in very low dilutions only. Not suitable for use by those with a salicylate sensitivity or allergy, or those taking blood-thinning medications such as aspirin or warfarin. Keep out of reach of children — toxic in small amounts. Not suitable for use during pregnancy or whilst breastfeeding. If you are under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. For external use only. Do not use internally — Wintergreen Essential Oil is highly toxic if ingested.