Organic essential oil of Wintergreen

Essential oil

Wintergreen essential oil comes from the distillation of the stems of the wintergreen shrub, which is mainly found in Nepal, China or Canada. It grows at high altitudes and prefers cold regions. This oil consists mainly of methyl salicylate, which is a very good, 100% natural painkiller.

It takes about 100 kg of flowers to obtain 2 kg of essential oil.Wintergreen essential oil is known for its strong anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is therefore very commonly used for muscle, joint or tendon pain in athletes as well as lumbago, back pain, sciatica, arthritis, rheumatism, gout attacks. It is also used for intense period pains.

EFFECTS

Improves digestion

- Antispasmodic

Better rhythm

- Stimulates microcirculation

- Lowers blood pressure

- Drains the kidneys

Sports

- Helps fight muscle and joint pain

- Warms up and relaxes muscles

Move better

- Helps fight back pain

- Anti-inflammatory

Sleep and energy

- Helps reduce fever

Weight loss

- Helps burn fat

USES

Recommended dosage (according to current European regulations):

- Cooking: 1 to 2 drops per 2 kg or per 2 litres of preparation.

General:

- Internal: no

- Skin: diluted in vegetable oil

- Evaporation: no

- Inhalation: no

Further application examples:

Massage

- Mix 2 drops in a vegetable oil, then massage the painful areas (back, stomach, joints....).

Care

- 10 drops in 20ml vegetable oil and massage the toe in case of gout.

Bath

- 6 drops in 20ml of vegetable oil and mix with bath water to better regenerate the muscles after a sporting effort.

PRECAUTIONS

• Photosensitising essential oil: do not expose to the sun after use.
• Wash your hands before and after using essential oils
• Do not use on pregnant women in the first 3 months of pregnancy
• Breastfeeding women: ask your doctor for advice
• Must not be used on babies and children under 7 years of age
• Do not leave essential oil bottles within reach of children.