# Wintergreen Essential Oil - **Brand:** Essenciales - **Reference:** A148A0Z - **Price:** 8,95 EUR - **Availability:** In stock - **Category:** [Essential oils](https://www.essenciales.com/en/essential-oils.md) - **Path:** Essential oils - **Rating:** 4,8/5 (80 reviews) - **URL (HTML):** https://www.essenciales.com/en/wintergreen-essential-oil.html - **Image:** https://www.essenciales.com/img/pl/5/8/7/587-large_default.jpg ## Variants - **Size:** 10 ml, 30 ml, 100 ml, 200 ml, 500 ml ## Summary ### Wintergreen Essential Oil (Gaultheria procumbens) **100% Pure & Natural · Therapeutic Grade** **Wintergreen essential oil** is well known for its powerful **analgesic and anti-inflammatory** properties. Its distinctive scent immediately recalls **muscle rubs and balms** thanks to its high content of **methyl salicylate**, a natural compound that helps **relieve muscle and joint pain**. Perfect for **sports massages**, it provides relief from **arthritis, rheumatism, back pain, and neuralgia**. Also used in **lotions, creams, and shampoos**, it helps improve skin and scalp conditions by reducing **flaking and inflammation**. - 💪 Natural **anti-inflammatory and pain reliever** - 🌿 High in **methyl salicylate** - 🦵 Relieves **muscle, joint, and rheumatic pain** - 💆 Ideal for **sports and relaxing massages** - 🧴 Beneficial in **lotions, balms, and shampoos** - ✨ **Refreshing and medicinal** aroma **A natural ally for muscle and joint comfort. Experience the soothing power of Wintergreen with Essenciales.** ## Description ### Properties of Wintergreen **Anti-inflammatory:** The components of wintergreen help reduce inflammatory processes. **Anti-rheumatic:** Useful for relieving symptoms of rheumatism and arthritis. **Antitussive:** Has the ability to help with dry cough. **Analgesic:** Helps to soothe or reduce pain. **Carminative:** Aids in the expulsion of gases.**** ### Practical Uses and Applications of Wintergreen Essential Oil Wintergreen essential oil has traditionally been used to help in the following situations: **Musculoskeletal system:** Helps with muscle pain, lumbago, sciatica, neuralgia, myalgia, sprains, tendinitis. **Digestive system:** Helps with stomach spasms, colic, dyspepsia, flatulence, and nausea. **Skeletal system:** Helps with the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatism, joint pain. ### Recipes with Wintergreen Essential Oil ##### IN MASSAGE - **To relieve joint or muscle discomfort:** 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. - **To improve digestive function:** Use 1 drop of wintergreen with 1 teaspoon of coconut vegetable oil and apply to the abdominal area. #### 1. **Massage for Muscle Pain** **Ingredients:** - 10 ml sweet almond vegetable oil - 3 drops wintergreen essential oil - 2 drops lavender essential oil - 2 drops rosemary essential oil **Instructions:** - Mix all the ingredients in a dark glass bottle. - Apply the mixture to the affected areas and massage gently. - Use 1 to 2 times daily as needed. #### 2. **Relaxing Bath to Relieve Stress and Muscle Pain** **Ingredients:** - 1 cup Epsom salts - 5 drops wintergreen essential oil - 3 drops lavender essential oil - 2 drops peppermint essential oil **Instructions:** - Fill the bathtub with hot water. - Dissolve the Epsom salts in the water. - Add the essential oils and mix well. - Soak in the bath for 20-30 minutes for relief. #### 3. **Hot Compress for Joint Pain** **Ingredients:** - 500 ml hot water - 5 drops wintergreen essential oil - 3 drops ginger essential oil - 1 clean cotton cloth **Instructions:** - Add the essential oils to the hot water. - Soak the cloth in the water, wring out the excess. - Apply the hot compress to the painful joints for 15-20 minutes. - 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:** - Mix all the ingredients in a jar. - Apply the gel to your legs, especially after a long day. - 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:** - Mix all the ingredients in a dark glass bottle. - Massage the oil onto muscles before and after exercise. - Use as needed to prevent or relieve muscle pain. #### 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 take advantage of the anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of wintergreen essential oil to provide relief in various situations. ### Wintergreen Essential Oil Blends Well With: Click to automatically search for the product on Essenciales - [Lavender](https://www.essenciales.com/aceites-esenciales-puros/aceite-esencial-lavanda.html) - [Lemon](https://www.essenciales.com/aceites-esenciales-puros/aceite-esencial-limon.html) - [Cypress](https://www.essenciales.com/aceites-esenciales-puros/aceite-esencial-cipres.html) - [Italian Helichrysum](https://www.essenciales.com/aceites-esenciales-bio/aceite-esencial-helicriso-italiano-siempreviva-bio.html) - [Scots Pine](https://www.essenciales.com/aceites-esenciales-puros/aceite-esencial-pino-silvestre.html) - [Siberian Fir](https://www.essenciales.com/aceites-esenciales-puros/aceite-esencial-abeto-siberiano.html) - [Black Cumin Vegetable Oil](https://www.essenciales.com/aceites-primera-presion-frio/aceite-vegetal-comino-negro-primera-presion-frio.html) - [Hemp Vegetable Oil](https://www.essenciales.com/aceites-primera-presion-frio/aceite-vegetal-canamo-primera-presion-frio.html) ### 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](https://www.essenciales.com/en/essential-oil-dilution-guide.html) ### Notes from Our Expert Aromatherapists ***“Wintergreen has a characteristic and easily identifiable aroma. When used carefully, always diluted, we can obtain its benefits quickly and noticeably, especially for muscle or joint pain, where this oil is essential in our first aid kit.”*** Luís Rodero, Aromatherapy Expert. ### 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](https://www.essenciales.com/en/essential-oils-preservation.html) #### Important The information on oils provided by Essenciales comes from popular sources and is for educational purposes only, and does not intend to offer or sell this product as a diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of any disease. The International Federation of Aromatherapists does not recommend the ingestion or internal consumption of essential oils except under the strict supervision of a qualified doctor or physician in clinical aromatherapy and phytotherapy. It is always recommended to dilute essential oils well. If you are pregnant, have epilepsy, liver failure, or a health problem, use essential oils only under medical prescription. Never use essential oils on children without the proper knowledge or instructions from a professional. Never ignore professional medical advice. Essenciales does not provide medical advice nor engage in the practice of medicine. ## Related products - [Rosemary Essential Oil, Camphor](https://www.essenciales.com/en/rosemary-essential-oil-camphor.md) - [Sweet Almond Oil](https://www.essenciales.com/en/sweet-almond-oil.md) - [Arnica Oil](https://www.essenciales.com/en/arnica-oil.md) - [Base Cream, Organic & Neutral](https://www.essenciales.com/en/base-cream-organic-neutral.md) - [Sweet Birch Bark Essential Oil](https://www.essenciales.com/en/sweet-birch-bark-essential-oil.md) ## Reviews (80, avg 4,8/5) - **5,0/5** — Anonymous (2026-06-10) Good quality product - **5,0/5** — Anonymous (2025-06-13) I notice quite a difference compared to other essential oil brands - **5,0/5** — Anonymous (2025-03-14) Perfect for helping to eliminate contractures - **5,0/5** — Anonymous (2025-01-15) Excellent - **5,0/5** — Anonymous (2024-12-16) very good for contractures!