Common English Name: Wintergreen.

Botanical Name: Gaultheria procumbens.

Plant Family: Ericaceae.

Method of Extraction: Steam distillation of the leaves.

Origin: Indigenous to North America.

Plant Description: A small, evergreen herb with creeping stems, leathery leaves, white flowers, and red berries.

Main Chemical Components: Methyl salicylate.

Blends Well With: Mint oils, ylang ylang, and vanilla; carrier oils.

Uses: Stress Relief, Muscle Aches, Aging skin, damaged hair.

Fun Fact: Contains almost the same chemical components as sweet birch (Betula lenta) essential oil and can be used interchangeably.

Cautions for Use: Toxic, skin irritant, and skin sensitizer. It is advisable to use Wintergreen essential oil in blends or dilute it. It should rarely be used in its pure form.