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Wintergreen
Botanical Name: Gaultheria Procumbens
Country of Origin: China
Item Number: 50-6285-11
Natural Wintergreen oil is often used by beekeepers in grease patties
for control of mites. The mites become agitated and irritated when
exposed to wintergreen oil and when mixed with grease the oil
causes the mites to slip and fall off of the bees.
Powerful Actions:
• Anesthetic effect
• Increases circulation
• Eliminate Pain
• Promotes relaxation
• Eases stress/tension
• Fights Arthritis
• Relief from Congestion
• Calms Digestive and
Nervous System
Wintergreen is a small evergreen
herb which grows up to 15cm (6 in)
high with slender stems,
leathery serrated leaves, drooping
white flowers followed by fleshy
scarlet berries.
Wintergreen Essential Oil is
typically used in traditional folk
remedies. This tradition has led to
the discovery of Methyl Salicylate,
its main ingredient, as a pain
reliever. Wintergreen is a traditional
native North American remedy,
used for aches and pains and to help
breathing while hunting or carrying
heavy loads.