Wintergreen Essential Oil

(Gaultheria procumbent)

Wintergreen essential oil comes from an evergreen, creeping shrub that is very aromatic and only grows to six inches in height.

Its branches stand erect and bear dark green, glossy leaves and small, white, bell-shaped flowers.

It bears scarlet to bright red berries that are edible. The berries are used medicinally, but it is the herb’s glossy green leaves that the essential oil is distilled from.

It bears scarlet to bright red berries that are edible. The berries are used medicinally, but it is the herb’s glossy green leaves that the essential oil is distilled from.

THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS:

Apply externally as a poultice for:

* arthritis

* rheumatic pain

* sciatica

* pain and swelling of injured muscles

* pain and swelling of injured ligament and joints

USES:

This essential oil can be used in an vaporizer to help relieve nasal congestion, use a few drops of oil or fresh leaves.

CAUTION:

* Wintergreen oil can be harmful if taken internally

* Should be used only for external use.

* Women who are pregnant or nursing should not use this oil.

Apply externally as a poultice for:

* arthritis

* rheumatic pain

* sciatica

* pain and swelling of injured muscles

* pain and swelling of injured ligament and joints

USES:

This essential oil can be used in an vaporizer to help relieve nasal congestion, use a few drops of oil or fresh leaves.

CAUTION:

* Wintergreen oil can be harmful if taken internally

* Should be used only for external use.

* Women who are pregnant or nursing should not use this oil.

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