Wintergreen Essential Oil

Pure, therapeutic-grade Wintergreen Essential Oil extracted through steam distillation of the fragrant leaves of Gaultheria procumbens. Uniquely distinguished in the botanical world, Wintergreen contains approximately 98% natural methyl salicylate—the same active compound celebrated in traditional therapeutic liniments for delivering powerful penetrating relief to fatigued muscles and stiff joints. Aromatic & Botanical Profile: - Botanical Name: Gaultheria procumbens - Extraction Method: Steam Distillation (post-enzymatic leaf maceration) - Plant Part: Leaves - Aroma: Intense, crisp, sweet-minty, camphorous, and distinctly penetrating - Key Active: Natural Methyl Salicylate (>98%) Key Benefits: - Rapid Soothing Muscle Comfort: Delivers a pronounced cooling sensation followed by gentle warming, helping ease tension in overworked muscles, necks, and shoulders. - Post-Workout Athletic Recovery: Widely formulated into sports rubs, joint creams, and athlete massage oils to accelerate recovery after intense physical activity. - Invigorating Respiratory Aroma: When diffused in small quantities, its sharp camphorous vapours clear stuffy air and promote focused breathing. Formulation & Applications: - Pain Relief Balms & Liniments: Formulate at 1% – 2% in beeswax, shea butter, and carrier oils for targeted joint and muscle balms. - Sports Massage Oils: Blend 0.5% – 1% with carrier oils such as Jojoba, Sesame, or Grapeseed. - Safety & Dilution Note: Exceptionally potent due to high methyl salicylate content; always use at recommended low dilutions and avoid applying to broken skin.