Wintergreen Essential Oil
Gaultheria procumbens
SKU: NNI-AI-E10344
Specifications
| CAS No. | 119-36-8 |
|---|---|
| Method of Extraction | Steam Distillation |
| Origin | Nepal |
| Constituents | a-pinene |
| Specific Gravity | 1.1809 @ 72°F |
| Optical Rotation | -0.15 |
| Flash Point | 214 °F |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils |
Variety: Wintergreen Oil
Wintergreen Oil offered by us is 100% pure and exhibits therapeutic quality. We prepare & process the oil under the strict environmental conditions and regulatory standards that assure it is 100% pure and concentrated in nature.
Botany
Wintergreen is an evergreen shrub that is commonly known to perform photosynthesis process all through the winter season. It belongs to the genus Gaultheria of the plant family. It grows to a height of 5-6 inches in sandy & barren plains. It bears flowers that are widely used for the extraction of essential oil via the steam distillation process.
Uses and Benefits of Wintergreen Oil
- Wintergreen Oil possesses many beneficial therapeutic properties such as antiseptic, diuretic, analgesic,
aromatic, antispasmodic, etc.
- The oil provides relief from arthritis and rheumatism.
- It helps to overcome fatigue issues and also slows down pain and ache in body.
- Owing to its anti-inflammatory properties, Wintergreen Oil was used to treat bacterial infection known as
cellulitis, in which skin gets inflamed.
- It was used internally for treating chronic mucous discharge and also for regulating hormonal in body.
However, due to its slightly toxic nature, its internal use is restricted.
