Wintergreen BIO
Gaultheria procumbens
essential oil
- Chemotype: Methyl Salicylate
- Distilled Part: Leaf
- Origin: Nepal
Main components:
- Esters: methyl salicylate ≈99,5%
Indicated for:
- Back pain
- Tendinitis
- Cramps
- Sports injuries
Uses:
Topical route: Dilute to 10-25%. Mix 2 drops of EO wintergreen in 10 drops of arnica or hypericum oleate and apply to the affected area.
Indicated for:
- · Pre-sport training
Uses:
Topical route: Mix 2 diluted drops in a bit of vegetable oil and apply before doing sports (rubefacient effect).
Contraindicated during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and for children under 6 years. Contraindicated in patients allergic to salicylates, and in patients on treatment with anticoagulants or salicylates, asthmatics and epileptics, to consult with a specialist.