Wintergreen Essential Oil

Properties of Wintergreen

Comforting in massage: Well diluted in a vegetable oil, it brings a very pleasant warming sensation to muscles that feel tired after exertion.

Characteristic aroma: Its intense, fresh scent, rich in methyl salicylate, recalls the classic muscle balms.

Practical Uses and Applications of Wintergreen Essential Oil

Wintergreen essential oil is a massage classic. These are some of its everyday uses:

Sports massage: Diluted in a vegetable oil (maximum 2%), before or after training, it brings a pleasant warming sensation.

Tired legs: In an aloe vera gel with cypress and peppermint, it refreshes your legs at the end of a long day.

Relaxing bath: A few drops mixed with bath salts help you create a moment to unwind after physical activity.

Recipes with Wintergreen Essential Oil

IN MASSAGE

• For a massage after exertion: Use a blend of 5 drops of Wintergreen essential oil with 3-4 drops of Lavender essential oil and 1 tablespoon of Black Cumin oil, and apply to joints or muscles.

1. Massage for Tired Muscles

Ingredients:

• 10 ml sweet almond vegetable oil
• 3 drops wintergreen essential oil
• 2 drops lavender essential oil
• 2 drops rosemary essential oil

Instructions:

1. Mix all the ingredients in a dark glass bottle.
2. Apply the mixture to tired muscles and massage gently.
3. Use 1 to 2 times daily as needed.

2. Relaxing Bath After Sport

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Epsom salts
• 5 drops wintergreen essential oil
• 3 drops lavender essential oil
• 2 drops peppermint essential oil

Instructions:

1. Fill the bathtub with hot water.
2. Dissolve the Epsom salts in the water.
3. Add the essential oils and mix well.
4. Soak in the bath for 20-30 minutes and relax.

3. Comforting Hot Compress

Ingredients:

• 500 ml hot water
• 5 drops wintergreen essential oil
• 3 drops ginger essential oil
• 1 clean cotton cloth

Instructions:

1. Add the essential oils to the hot water.
2. Soak the cloth in the water, wring out the excess.
3. Apply the hot compress to the area you want to comfort for 15-20 minutes.
4. Repeat as needed.

4. Refreshing Gel for Tired Legs

Ingredients:

• 50 ml aloe vera gel
• 4 drops wintergreen essential oil
• 3 drops cypress essential oil
• 2 drops peppermint essential oil

Instructions:

1. Mix all the ingredients in a jar.
2. Apply the gel to your legs, especially after a long day.
3. Store the gel in the refrigerator for an extra cooling effect.

5. Sports Massage Oil

Ingredients:

• 20 ml arnica vegetable oil
• 5 drops wintergreen essential oil
• 3 drops eucalyptus essential oil
• 3 drops peppermint essential oil

Instructions:

1. Mix all the ingredients in a dark glass bottle.
2. Massage the oil onto muscles before and after exercise.
3. Use as needed.

Precautions:

• Do not use on children under 12, pregnant or breastfeeding women.
• Do not apply directly to the skin undiluted, as it may cause irritation.
• Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

These recipes make the most of the aroma and warming sensation of wintergreen essential oil to accompany you before and after exertion.

Wintergreen Essential Oil Blends Well With:

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• Lavender
• Lemon
• Cypress
• Italian Helichrysum
• Scots Pine
• Siberian Fir
• Black Cumin Vegetable Oil
• Hemp Vegetable Oil

Recommended Dilutions for Wintergreen Essential Oil

Maximum generic dilution recommended for adults: 2%
Maximum generic dilution recommended for children: 0.25% (Not recommended for children under 12 years)

Essential oils are highly concentrated substances and should be diluted in almost all cases and uses. Use our dilution chart to get a more detailed idea of the correct use of essential oils:

ESSENTIAL OILS DILUTION GENERAL GUIDE

Identification

Botanical name: Gaultheria procumbens L. Ericaceae

Origin: China

Extraction method: Steam distillation without solvents or refining processes.

Part distilled or extracted: Leaves

INCI: Gaultheria procumbens Leaf Oil.

Safety

Keep out of reach of children.

Avoid use during the first months of pregnancy.

Some natural components of this essential oil may pose an allergy risk for some people. Always perform a tolerance test on preparations by applying a few drops to the inside of the elbow.

Topical use: Suitable in dilution.

Diffuser: Not suitable.

Phototoxicity: No

Sensitizing: Yes

Irritant: No

Allergens naturally present in this essential oil:

Linalool < 0.5 % Benzyl alcohol < 0.05 %

Storage of Essential Oils

It is equally important to know how to store essential oils to ensure their good condition and prevent them from becoming toxic or irritating due to oxidation or contamination. Therefore, we recommend reading this small guide:

Storage of Essential Oils

Important

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