Description
Description
Wintergreen (creeping wintergreen) essential oil
Latin name: Gaultheria Procumbens
Family: Ericaceae
Scent phase: First, second
Aroma: Sharp, pronounced camphoraceous minty.
Action
Pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, resolving, astringent, diuretic, stimulating; regulates the menstrual cycle and promotes lactation. Gaultheria essential oil has a powerful immunostimulating action. Has a softening, expectorant and anti-inflammatory action on the respiratory organs, eliminates sore throat and reduces inflammation of the vocal cords. Increases the body’s resistance to infectious and cold diseases.
Effect on the mind
Tones the nervous system, strengthens the nerves and increases vitality. Reduces stress reactions and destructive emotions. An effective general tonic. Helps in the quick recovery of health after serious illnesses and operations and in the quick restoration of strength. Relieves nervous tension and brings inspiration. Because of its pleasant citrus aroma, as well as its antiseptic properties, it is an excellent product for humidifying the air in winter.
Effect on the body
Wintergreen oil and the various medicinal forms obtained on its basis (sanitas liniments, naphthalgin, salinement, capsine, Bom-Benge ointment) are used externally as pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory agents in joint and muscle rheumatism, arthritis and exudative pleurisy.
Gaultheria oil has a warming and cooling effect. Used for massage of painful areas of the body. Used for sprained ligaments and muscle overstrain, lumbago and fibrositis. Rubbing is a wonderful way to increase the effectiveness of sports sessions, warm up faster and cope with sports loads more easily.
Used in chronic respiratory diseases.
Effect on the skin
Wintergreen essential oil is anti-inflammatory and astringent (tightens pores). Suitable for the care of oily skin and skin with acne and other inflammations. In a blend with sage it reduces excessive sweating and deodorises pleasantly. Effective in skin diseases and pustular wounds. Activates the excretory, respiratory and protective functions of the skin.
Combinations
Ylang-ylang, vanilla, mint, thyme, wild marjoram.
How to use: Essential oils are highly concentrated phyto-essences! They are intended for use only in a heavily diluted form, after studying specialist literature, consulting an aromatherapist and further studying the precautions!
Never neglect this warning!
Important note: the information presented in the descriptions is for educational purposes only. The data is not complete and does not guarantee accurate information.
General safety information:
* Do not take any oils internally without consulting a qualified specialist.
* Do not apply essential oils, absolutes, CO2 extracts or other concentrated preparations to the skin undiluted and without first doing a patch test.
* If you are pregnant, suffer from epilepsy, asthma or cancer, have liver damage or any other medical problems, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy specialist.
* Be extremely careful when using essential oils for the care of children. Use only mild oils and in very low doses.
* Keep essential oils out of the reach of children.
* When using essential oils, it is safest to consult a qualified practising aromatherapist.
* If you have never used a particular essential oil before, you should do patch tests before use.
Storage conditions: store in a dry, ventilated place in a glass container, out of the reach of children.
INCI: Gaultheria Procumbens
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