10 ml wintergreen essential oil

Latin name: Gaultheria Fragrantissima. Plant part used: Leaves. Origin: China. Extraction method: Steam distillation. Aroma description: Sweet, minty, refreshing. Wintergreen essential oil is extracted from the leaves of a creeping shrub that grows in coniferous forests. The main component of wintergreen, methyl salicylate, is used in creams and massage blends for its soothing properties. Wintergreen and birch are the only plants in the world that naturally contain methyl salicylate. As a flavoring agent, wintergreen is used in small amounts in candies, toothpaste, and chewing gum. When diffused, wintergreen exudes a refreshing, invigorating, and stimulating aroma.