Wintergreen Essential Oil (China)

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Invigorating Scent: Wintergreen's minty, woody aroma offers an instant energy boost, perfect for refreshing spaces and enhancing ambiance.

Eases Sore Muscles: Experience a soothing sensation with this essential oil, bringing a sense of relief to tired muscles. Wintergreen Essential Oil (China) has comforting properties that may enhance relaxation.

Soothing Sensation: When topically applied to aching muscles and joints, Wintergreen Essential Oil offers a comforting experience, creating a temporary numbing effect and a gentle warmth that may alleviate discomfort.

Fresh-faced Beauty: This essential oil offers a natural solution for promoting tighter, firmer skin. Topical formulations with Wintergreen Essential Oil (China) help ease the appearance of skin irregularities in exchange for a more youthful glow.

Adds Luster to Locks: Turn up the volume for fuller, thicker hair by mixing Wintergreen Essential Oil into your hair care products. Its astringent properties provide hair follicles with nutrients that support a fuller look.

DESCRIPTION

A gust of cool air mixed with the piney scent of the first days of winter — that's the feeling Wintergreen Essential Oil (China) brings to the senses. Rich in Methyl Salicylate, Wintergreen Essential Oil (China) is celebrated for its crisp, minty aroma. An invigorating essence delivers a refreshing sense of cleanliness, making it a popular choice for deodorizing spaces and relieving stress. Used topically, it alleviates skin irritation and promotes healthy hair.

Wintergreen and Sweet Birch Oil are nearly identical in chemical composition and aroma. Both were used in traditional folk remedies by the Indigenous Peoples of North America. Wintergreen's natural efficacy continues to be cherished worldwide.

DIRECTIONS & SUGGESTED USAGE

• Mindful Revival: When using Wintergreen Essential Oil in aromatherapy, it's recommended to use infrequently and well-diluted due to its potency. Diffuse for a maximum of 10 minutes per use, spaced several hours apart. Start with 2-4 drops in a diffuser. Some find it helps with mental strain, fatigue, and focus.

• Spritz up Spaces: For a natural air freshener, add 2-4 drops of Wintergreen Essential Oil (China) to a spray bottle filled with water. Shake well to mix. Spray around the house for a fresh scent that helps to eliminate odors.

• Minty Moisturizer: To create a DIY moisturizer, incorporate 1-2 drops of Wintergreen Oil into body lotion or foot cream and apply to tired muscles. Alternatively, blend it with a carrier oil and apply to dry, itchy, or tender skin or scalp. When applying Wintergreen topically, it is strongly recommended that one drop of the essential oil be diluted in four parts of a carrier oil.

• Sweet-Scented Shampoos: Enhance shampoos by adding a few drops of Wintergreen Essential Oil. This addition may help maintain hair health by cleansing the scalp, removing impurities like dirt, microbes, and excess oil, while leaving a delightful, sweet fragrance.

• Massage Oil Blends: Wintergreen Essential Oil adds a comforting touch to massage blends, offering revitalization to tired muscles. Always ensure Wintergreen Essential Oil is diluted properly, with a maximum concentration of 1% in massage oils.

Botanical Name:

Gaultheria procumbens

Main Constituents:

Methyl Salicylate: 99%

Plant Part:

Leaves

Origin: 

China

Processing Type:

Steam Distilled

MORE ABOUT WINTERGREEN ESSENTIAL OIL (CHINA)

Color / Consistency:

Distillation during the rainy season results in a thin pinkish oil whereas distillation in early winter gives a reddish oil.

Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma:

A middle note with a strong aroma, Wintergreen has a characteristic sweet and woody odor with a strong distinct "medicinal" scent.

Blends Well With:

Wintergreen Essential Oil (China) blends well with Ylang-ylang, Peppermint, Marjoram, Lavender, Birch Sweet and Vanilla.

Shelf Life:

Up to 2 years when stored properly.

Cautions:

Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.

Storage: It is recommended that oils packaged in metal containers (for safe shipping) be transferred into dark glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life.

• Leaves
• Steam Distillation
• Methyl Salicylate
• Cooling
• Invigorating
• Soothing
• Warming
• Medicinal
• Minty
• Spicy
• Strong
• Sweet

WARNING Prop 65: This product contains a component which is listed under California Proposition 65. California residents will receive this product labeled accordingly.