Wintergreen essential oil | Essential oils / General essential oils

Wintergreen essential oil		Essential oils / General essential oils
Also known as:	Eastern teaberry essential oil
Botanical Name or Chemical Name:	Gaultheria procumbens essential oil
Related Remedies:	Wintergreen leaf

Description:	Wintergreen is a small low-growing and flowering perennial shrub, native to North America. It is from ericaceae family. Its essential oil is used medicinally. It contains asprin like methyl salicylate.

Topical Uses

Back pain
Wintergreen essential oil is an anodyne and an anti-inflammatory; contains aspirin like methyl salicylate; reduces inflammation and alleviates pain. Apply wintergreen essential oil containing topical preparation 1-2 times daily, for a limited time, as suggested on the label.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Wintergreen essential oil is an anodyne and an anti-inflammatory; contains aspirin like methyl salicylate; reduces inflammation and alleviates pain. Apply wintergreen essential oil containing topical preparation 1-2 times daily, for a limited time, as suggested on the label.
Cramps and spasms
Wintergreen essential oil is an antispasmodic and an anodyne; alleviates spasm and pain. Apply wintergreen essential oil containing topical preparation 1-2 times daily, for a limited time, as suggested on the label.
Fibromyalgia
Wintergreen essential oil is an anodyne and an anti-inflammatory; contains aspirin like methyl salicylate; reduces inflammation and alleviates pain. Apply wintergreen essential oil containing topical preparation 1-2 times daily, for a limited time, as suggested on the label.
General arthritic conditions
Wintergreen essential oil is an anodyne and an anti-inflammatory; contains aspirin like methyl salicylate; reduces joint inflammation and alleviates pain. Apply wintergreen essential oil containing topical preparation 1-2 times daily, for a limited time, as suggested on the label.
General neuralgia
Wintergreen essential oil is an anodyne and an anti-inflammatory; contains aspirin like methyl salicylate; reduces nerve inflammation and alleviates pain. Apply wintergreen essential oil containing topical preparation 1-2 times daily, for a limited time, as suggested on the label.
General pain
Wintergreen essential oil is an anodyne and an anti-inflammatory; contains aspirin like methyl salicylate; reduces inflammation and alleviates pain. Apply wintergreen essential oil containing topical preparation 1-2 times daily, for a limited time, as suggested on the label.

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Topical Actions

Action - Anodyne
Wintergreen essential oil is an anodyne; alleviates pain. Apply wintergreen essential oil containing topical preparation 1-2 times daily, for a limited time, as suggested on the label.
Action - Rubefacient
Wintergreen essential oil is a rubefacient; improves blood circulation locally. Apply wintergreen essential oil containing topical preparation 1-2 times daily, for a limited time, as suggested on the label.
Action - Anti-inflammatory
Wintergreen essential oil is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Apply wintergreen essential oil containing topical preparation 1-2 times daily, for a limited time, as suggested on the label.
Action - Antirheumatic
Wintergreen essential oil is an antirheumatic; alleviates rheumatism. Apply wintergreen essential oil containing topical preparation 1-2 times daily, for a limited time, as suggested on the label.
Action - Antiseptic
Wintergreen essential oil is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply wintergreen essential oil containing topical preparation 1-2 times daily, for a limited time, as suggested on the label.
Action - Antispasmodic
Wintergreen essential oil is an antispasmodic; alleviates spasms. Apply wintergreen essential oil containing topical preparation 1-2 times daily, for a limited time, as suggested on the label.
Action - Antibacterial
Wintergreen essential oil is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Apply wintergreen essential oil containing topical preparation 1-2 times daily, for a limited time, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Apply wintergreen essential oil containing topical preparation 1-2 times daily, for a limited time, as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

Wintergreen essential oil is toxic; do not use it orally. Topically, do not use it more than 3 days per month; it is absorbed from the skin easily and may become toxic. Use it with caution with other blood thinning supplements or drugs.

Available Forms

Wintergreen essential oil is available in liquid and topical preparation form.