Made exclusively from pure natural distillates of excellent quality, totally free from stabilizers and/or fixatives of any kind, our essential oils represent the best that can be found by those who, without any “ ifs ” or “ buts ”, demand – in the literal sense of the term – the 100% quintessence of nature .
Code: 21553
INCI: Gaultheria procumbens
CAS: 68917-75-9
Family: Ericaceae
Type: pure essential oil (EO)
Variety: conventional
Food flavoring: yes (according to EC Regulation 1334/2008)
100% pure and concentrated essential oil of natural origin in an 11.3 ml (0.34 fl. oz. ) glass bottle ; this product is completely free from: stabilizers, fixatives, pesticides, GMOs and treatments (even of semi-finished products) with gamma rays and has been packaged and sealed as it came, i.e., without having undergone any transformation and/or alteration of any kind and in the most diligent observance of all laboratory precautions. In accordance with EC Regulation 1334/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of the European Union, provided they are highly pure, many essential oils (including Wintergreen) are declared "food flavourings" and can therefore be taken as supplements.
Attention
Absolutely avoid the " do-it-yourself" internal use of essential oils,as this can be highly dangerous. It is advisable to always proceed with a medical prescription issued exclusively by a competent and qualified professional. As per the declaration of conformity published in the brochure, this essential oil was obtained exclusively from the processing of natural plant raw materials. The information leaflet included with the packaging contains all the information relating to the natural preparation, including the analytical bulletin, the declaration of conformity, the botanical description, the possibility of use as a " food flavoring", etc.
Extraction
Wintergreen essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves macerated in hot water and is a clear, light yellow liquid with a strong balsamic-woody odor with a medicinal undertone.
Affinity
Wintergreen essential oil blends well with Peppermint, Oregano, Red Thyme, and Ylang Ylang essential oils.
Property
Wintergreen essential oil (produced exclusively in the USA) has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Since it is toxic and irritating, it should always be used with caution and under medical supervision.
Uses
Wintergreen essential oil is used (mostly in North America) as a flavoring ingredient in toothpastes, chewing gum, and soft drinks, including the well-known Coca-Cola. In perfumery, it is occasionally used in the composition of woodsy fragrances.
Botany
Also known as "Canada tea," wintergreen is native to North America, where it grows wild. It is a small, evergreen herbaceous plant up to six inches tall with leathery, serrated oval leaves and pendulous white flowers.