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Wintergreen
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Botanical Name:
Gaultheria Procumbens |
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Country of Origin:
U.S.A. |
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Cultivation Method:
Conventional Cultivation |
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Method of Extraction:
Steam Distilled Leaf |
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Aromatic Description:
Very
refreshing aroma, woody and wintergreen, almost identical to Birch.
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Perfumery Note:
Middle to Top |
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History:
Menthyl salicylate is the
principal constituent of this plant and has been incorporated in liniments
and ointments for muscular skeletal problems. Wintergreen and Sweet Birch
oil are both nearly identical in chemical composition and aroma; similarly,
both have been used in traditional folk remedies.
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Aromatherapy Properties:
(Uses) Use with
caution, the EO is approximately 99% salicylate, the main ingredient in
aspirin (irritant, sensitizing). Methyl salicylate has been incorporated
into liniments and ointments for muscular skeletal problems. Use tiny
amounts in muscle/joint blends, patch test. Not recommended for usage in
persons who take aspirin regularly or who are allergic to aspirin.
Cautions: Wintergreen is considered
toxic and if you are pregnant, refrain from using this oil. Safety in young
children, nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease is not
known.
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Blends well with:
Pine, Peppermint, and Lemon. |
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Important Note: The information provided
in the Oil Profiles area is for educational purposes only. This data is not
considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate. |
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General Safety Information: Do not take any oils
internally without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner.
Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated
essences onto the skin. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage,
have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the
proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme
caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest
oils at extremely low doses. It is safest to consult a qualified
aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children. A skin patch test
should be conducted prior to using an oil that you've never used before.
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