Plant Therapy Organic Wintergreen Essential Oil
Plant Therapy Organic Wintergreen Essential Oil is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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10 ml (1/3 fluid ounce)
Organic Wintergreen Essential Oil provides excellent topical support for joint comfort and muscle comfort when properly diluted.*
- Promotes joint comfort and mobility and helps with overall muscle comfort.*
- Promotes relaxation and overall comfort when used topically as directed.*
- Repels insects*
Plant Therapy Organic Wintergreen Essential Oil
Plant Therapy Organic Wintergreen Essential Oil is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Plant Therapy Organic Wintergreen Essential Oil
Wintergreen is native to North America and was traditionally used by Native Americans for joint and muscle comfort.* Wintergreen is a bright green leafy bush with attractive red berries. The essential oil is distilled from the leaves. One of the main components of this essential oil, methyl salicylate, is found in many balms made for muscle and joint comfort currently on the market.
Botanical Name: Gaultheria procumbens
Aromatic Scent: Sharp, sweet, fruity, medicinal scent
Strength of Aroma: Strong
Country of Origin: Nepal, China
Extraction Method: Steam distilled
Plant Part: Leaves
Kid Safe: No
Note: Wintergreen essential is a particularly potent essential oil. Please heed cautions included in the usage section of this page. When Organic Wintergreen Essential Oil is blended with a carrier oil and applied to a sore joint or muscle, it promotes a warming sensation, encourages local circulation, and provides a very mild numbing effect. As comfort returns, the muscles and body can relax. It is often used to promote joint comfort and ease occasional muscle tension.* Wintergreen essential oil can also be used to promote relaxation and overall comfort in the respiratory, muscular, and nervous systems. If muscle tension or occasional body tightness is slowing you down, this essential oil may be helpful when properly diluted and used topically.* Around the home, use Organic Wintergreen Essential Oil to help repel insects. Its powerful aroma can also be used to occasionally mask foul odors. Organic Wintergreen Essential Oil Blends Well With:
- Star Anise
- Clove Bud
- Eucalyptus Globulus
- Sweet Fennel
- Geranium (Egyptian)
- Peppermint
- Rosemary 1,8-Cineole
- Spearmint
- Vanilla
Reviewed for accuracy by our licensed clinical team — doctors, nurse practitioners, and functional medicine specialists at The Healthy Place Clinic in Madison, WI.
Cautions: Possible drug interactions: Can inhibit blood clotting. Those who take aspirin or other blood-thinning medications should avoid using Wintergreen. Should not be used at all during or shortly after a viral fever. Do not use undiluted on the skin. Wintergreen Essential Oil is not child safe. Keep out of reach of children. Completely avoid Wintergreen oil up to age 12. Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not ingest.
Please Be Advised: The International Federation of Aromatherapists does not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy. All cautions listed for individual oils do not include those cautions from ingestion.
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*Certified Organic Ingredient
FAQs About Plant Therapy Organic Wintergreen Essential Oil
Q: Does wintergreen oil promote comfort for muscles and joints?* A: A lot of people use diluted wintergreen leaf oil topically for muscle and joint comfort.* It’s high in naturally occurring methyl salicylate, which is why people usually dilute it before applying.
Q: Should I put this on straight or mix it with something? A: Don’t use it straight. Keep it diluted in a carrier oil and stay at or below the 2.4% max dilution the brand recommends.
Q: How do I use this one for topical comfort support?* A: Topically only. Mix a few drops into a carrier oil or lotion, then test a small area first to make sure your skin handles it well.
Q: My doctor said to avoid blood thinners. Is wintergreen okay? A: No, I’d skip it. Wintergreen can inhibit blood clotting, so if you take aspirin or other blood-thinning meds, it’s not a good fit unless your pharmacist says it’s okay.
Q: Why does wintergreen have so many cautions compared to other oils? A: Because it’s stronger than a lot of other oils, and the active compound works a lot like salicylates. So you don’t want to use it undiluted, it’s not child safe, and I’d be extra careful if meds are part of the picture.
Q: I've heard wintergreen can be used around kids. Is that true? A: No, not this one. The brand specifically says wintergreen is not child safe, so I’d keep it out of reach and use something gentler instead.
Q: Can I use this if I'm getting over a viral fever? A: No, avoid it during or shortly after a viral fever. And if you’re pregnant or nursing, check with your OB or midwife before using it.
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