Wintergreen Essential Oil-USDA Organic

Description

100% PURE AND NATURAL ORGANIC WINTERGREEN ESSENTIAL OIL

Botanical Name:Gaultheria procumbens

Method of Extraction: Steam Distilled
Parts Used: Leave
Color: pink
Consistency:Thin
Perfumery Note:Top

Wintergreen essential oil (Gaultheria procumbens or Gaultheria fragrantissima) is created by steam distilling the leaves of the plant. It’s a lesser used oil but, in my opinion, too overlooked. The benefits and uses for wintergreen are really incredible. Plus it smells divine (which is a good reason it usually comes with a safety cap and should be kept away from little kids who might mistake it for candy).

Wintergreen essential oil is used to support the muscular and skeletal systems, with plenty of possibilities listed below. And yes, you can find it in many natural root beers or chewing gums, but I personally wouldn’t recommend trying those recipes at home, since wintergreen is not an oil you generally want to use internally, and certainly don’t want to overdo.

Primary Benefits

• Soothes discomfort in the muscles and joints
• Promotes healthy respiratory function
• Frequently used in gum, candy, and toothpaste for flavoring

Emotional Benefits
In addition to its physiological uses and benefits, wintergreen is also said to have some powerful emotional and spiritual uses when used aromatically. It can assist us in letting go, surrendering control, and trusting the process of life. It’s good for issues around micro-managing, arrogance, or lack of trust for others. It helps us to release pain, old habits or beliefs, and lean into our own spiritual understanding. (Think about being stress or tense, “holding on” too tightly, and the physical pain that can accompany it.)