Wintergreen Oil

Listing ID #1237058

We are offering wintergreen oil
botanical name : gaultheria procumbens
common name : checkerberry, boxberry
cas # : 68917-75-6, f.e.m.a. : 3113
plant parts used : leaves
extraction method : steam distillation
color & odor : pale yellow to reddish brown liquid @22 °c with fresh sweet wintergreen odor
description :
wintergreen is a small evergreen herb which grows up to 15cm (6 in) high, with slender stems, leathery serrated leaves and drooping white flowers, followed by fleshy scarlet berries.
Constituents & specifications :
methyl salicylate (approx. 98%), a-pinene, myrcene, delta-3-carene, limonene, 3,7-guaiadiene, delta-cadinene
specific gravity : 1.1804 - 1.1814 @ 72°f
refractive index : 1.5361 - 1.5372 @ 72°f
properties :
it is anti-rheumatic, anti-inflammatory, rubefacient (increases blood circulation to the area and warms the skin), analgesic, astringent, anti-tussive (suppresses and relieves coughing), carminative, diuretic, emmenagogue, and antiseptic.
Benefits & uses :
wintergreen oil is strong antidote against animal bites and insect bites.
wintergreen oil is mainly used for joint and muscular problems when diluted with carrier oil. It can also be used for respiratory conditions such as chronic mucous discharge.
wintergreen can help with lumbago, sciatica, arthritis, gout, bursitis, bunions, rheumatism, sprainsstrains, neuralgia, fibromyalgia, muscular aches and pains, respiratory conditions, sinusitis, coughs, tendonitis, nasal congestion, coldsflu, asthma, cramps, muscle spasms, digestive problems, fluid retention, pmt, and irregularlack of periods.
wintergreen essential oil should not be used by people who are allergic to aspirin. It is not recommended for ingestion; if internal use is desired, consultation with a physician is strongly recommended.