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Wintergreen Essential Oil
(gaultheria
procumbens)
Characteristics
A
pale yellow or pinkish liquid with an intense, sweet, woody, almost
fruity aroma. A small evergreen herb up to 6 inches high with slender,
creeping stems shooting forth erect twigs with leathery, serrated
leaves and drooping white flowers, which are followed by fleshy,
scarlet berries.
Aromatherapy
and Skin Care
Aches
and pains, aids breathing, pain reliever, helps skin disorders, natural
moisturizer, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antirheumatic, antitussive,
astringent, diuretic, stimulant
Extraction
Essential
oil by steam or water distillation of the leaf, previously macerated in
warm water.
Blends
Well With
Oregano,
Mint, Thyme, Ylang Ylang, Narcissus, Vanilla
Cautions
Toxic,
irritant, and sensitizing. An environmental hazard and marine pollutant.
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