10 ml essential wintergreen oil

Latin name: Gaultheria Fragrantissima. Plant part used: Leaves. Origin: China. Extraction method: Steam distillation. Aroma description: Sweet, minty, refreshing. The essential wintergreen oil is obtained from the leaves of a creeping shrub that grows in coniferous forest areas. 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 worldwide that naturally contain methyl salicylate. As a flavoring, wintergreen is used in small amounts in candies, toothpaste, and chewing gum. When diffused, wintergreen emits a refreshing, invigorating, and stimulating aroma.