Skip to Content

Wintergreen essential oil

Thanks to its powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, this essential oil is an essential ally for athletes. It quickly relieves aches, tendonitis and muscle or joint pain, providing immediate relief. On an emotional level, it soothes the mind after a shock and helps overcome periods of change. It promotes letting go, supports emotional balance and stimulates concentration, ideal in times of stress or intellectual fatigue.

100% pures et naturelles

Aromatherapy
Price
3.22 € 3.22 € (Tax included)


Chemotype and indications

Identity card


Name : Wintergreen

Botanical name: Gaulheria procumbens


Distilled part: Whole plant


Botanical family: Ericaceae


Origin: Nepal


Chemical composition:

  • Esters: Methyl Salicylate (99%)
Physical properties and therapeutic indications


  • Anti-inflammatory*
  • Antispasmodic*
  • Arthritis*
  • Rheumatoid arthritis*
  • Tendonitis**


Emotional, psychological properties and therapeutic indications

  • Stimulating and psychic stimulant
  • Promotes concentration
Additional information


Forbidden to: people allergic to "Aspirins" (Acetyl salicylic acid)
Danger: Irritating to the skin with dermocaustic
Toxic EOs at high doses: "very rich in methyl salicylate, this EO can be lethal between 0.230g to 0.370g/kg of weight)" (p. 57).

Legend: * powerful, ** very powerful; *** extremely powerful (power value for the associated pathology)

 

Reference and bibliographic source: Lily BAYER and Dr Hervé STAUB, (2013) "In-depth Treatise on Phyto and Aromatherapy", Ed. Grancher. p.521.

THE INDICATIONS IN AROMATHERAPY AND THE USE OF ESSENTIAL OILS DO NOT CONSTITUTE A MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS AND DO NOT REPLACE THE ADVICE OF A DOCTOR OR MEDICAL TREATMENTS!