Wintergreen (Procumbens) Essential Oil (Gaultheria procumbens)

Overview

Wintergreen (Procumbens) may also be referred to as eastern teaberry, the checkerberry, the boxberry, or the American wintergreen.

Summary

Gaultheria procumbens is invigorating, refreshing, stimulating, analgesic, anodyne, antirheumatic & antiarthritic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, diuretic, emmenagogue, muscular aches, stimulant. Other benefits attributed: used to treat snake bites, dog bites, stings of poisonous insects like scorpions, wasps, bees, etc. Also used to counter obstructed blood circulation resulting from frost and very low temperature.

Essential Facts

Common Name(s): eastern teaberry, the checkerberry, the boxberry, or the American wintergreen
Botanical Family: Ericaceae
Botanical Genus: Gaultheria
Perfumery Note: Middle
Consistency: Thin
Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong
Color: Light pink to dark red
Countries of Production: Nepal
Processing Methods: Steam or Hydro Distillation

Vegan
Not recommended or safe if pregnant or nursing
Not recommend or safe for children

Essential Details

Blends

Wintergreen (Procumbens) Blends:

Lavender Oregano Ylang Ylang

Cautions & Safety

Safety Precautions for Wintergreen (Procumbens):

Avoid internal use. Avoid during pregnancy. High toxicity. Highly poisonous due to presence of Methyl Salicylate. It should never be ingested and should not be used in aromatherapy (diffusers). External application is sufficient for making this oil work inside since it is readily absorbed through the skin. If ingested it can cause severe damages to the internal organs. Skin irritant. Never ingest essential oils without a prescription. Use carrier oil when applying to skin.

Energetic, Spiritual, and Emotional Qualities

Energetics and Chakras Qualites of Wintergreen (Procumbens):

Protective

Articles

Wintergreen (Procumbens) Articles or Publications:

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