Gaulteria Essential Oil (Wintergreen)

Description

Gaulteria or Wintergreen essential oil (Gaultheria procumbens) It comes from Nepal and is the main ingredient used in the preparation of Tiger Balm. It is also present in Canada and is used by the Inuit as a universal painkiller.

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Gaulteria essential oil is composed of 95/98% methyl salicylate (of the family of the Acetylsalicylic acid), considered an anti-inflammatory and pain reliever, is used in aromatherapy to relieve muscle and joint pain. It was used as a pre-anesthetic in dentistry until about the 1970s.

Traditionally used to treat respiratory ailments and against coughs.

Used in the preparation of red tiger balm to which it gives its typical scent and red color.

Suggested Uses:

• Bath tub: a few drops of essential oil emulsified in coarse salt or milk or cream or honey to be put in hot water (this helps prevent the oil from volatilizing due to the heat)
• Massages: dilute a few drops of essential oil in a spoonful of oil through

Warnings: Essential Oil Toxic and irritating, do not use internally. Do not use in case of chronic diseases and during pregnancy.
If in doubt, consult a doctor/pharmacist/herbalist.