Product Description
WINTERGREEN - 100% Pure Plant, Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil
Botanical Name: Gaultheria procumbens
Parts Used: leaf
Scent: sweet, spicy, and minty, like wintergreen chewing gum
Benefits: inflammation, rheumatism, hypertension, muscle aches and strains, edema
History: Native American tribes would chew Wintergreen to improve breathing. They also used used the plant to treat aches and pains, headaches and stomach aches. Early Americans chewed the roots to keep their teeth clean and protect them from decay. A poultice was often made to use on sore muscles and joints, as well as nerve pain. It has often been used as a flavoring in toothpaste, chewing gum, and soft drinks.
Advisory: Do not overuse. Can be toxic if overused. Skin irritant if not diluted well. Avoid use if you are taking blood thinners.
Disclaimer:
All information contained within this site is for reference purposes only and is not intended to substitute the advice given by a pharmacist, physician, or any other licensed health-care professional. Grampa’s Garden products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health condition or disease. That being said we have had many customers who have had success using oils to treat various ailments.
Never use an essential oil undiluted unless advised by your health care provider and certified aromatherapist. Keep essential oils away from infants, children, and all pets.
While some of Grampa’s Garden essential oils are medical food grade, we do not advise the use of essential oils for internal use unless they are prescribed by your health care provider and certified aromatherapist. Only your health care provider and certified aromatherapist can prescribe the proper dosage and usage. Please check with your health care professional and certified aromatherapist before ingesting any essential oils.
