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Wintergreen lying organic-Herbes et Traditions

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Organic Wintergreen essential oil, 10 or 30 ml

Discover the organic wintergreen essential oil from Herbes et Traditions: an essential oil certified organic by Ecocert France, in a 10 or 30 ml bottle.

What is wintergreen essential oil?

Wintergreen essential oil is obtained from the leaves of Gaultheria procumbens, of the Ericaceae family, through steam distillation at low pressure. It is a colorless to pale yellow or pale pink liquid with a characteristic, sharp, and camphorous scent.

It is manufactured by the French laboratory Herbes et Traditions, which specializes in aromatherapy and gemmotherapy.

Why choose this essential oil?

  • Certified organic: checked and certified by Ecocert France
  • Chemotyped: methyl salicylate
  • Method of extraction: steam distillation at low pressure
  • 10 or 30 ml bottle from the Herbes et Traditions laboratory

Identity card of wintergreen essential oil

Botanical name Gaultheria procumbens
Part used Leaf
Method of extraction Steam distillation at low pressure
Chemotye Methyl salicylate
Origin China
Olfactory profile Characteristic, sharp, and camphorous
Volume 10 or 30 ml
Label Organic, certified by Ecocert France

Composition of wintergreen essential oil

Constituents mentioned by the manufacturer: methyl salicylate, linalool, eugenol, limonene, pinene, terpineol, benzaldehyde, benzyl alcohol, citral, and geraniol.

How to use wintergreen essential oil?

Cosmetic use, external: dilute 1 drop in 100 g of vegetable oil and apply the mixture by massaging the body, once a day. Use immediately after mixing.

Precautions for use

  • Do not ingest.
  • Do not exceed the indicated dose.
  • Do not use undiluted.
  • Do not use for children under 12 years of age or for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
  • Do not apply to mucous membranes or damaged skin.
  • Avoid contact with the eyes.
  • Wash hands after using the product.
  • Keep out of reach of children.

FAQ about wintergreen essential oil

Which plant is used for this essential oil?

It is Gaultheria procumbens (wintergreen). Part used: leaf. Method of extraction: steam distillation at low pressure.

Is this essential oil organic?

Yes, it is certified organic by Ecocert France.

How to use it?

Cosmetic use, external: dilute 1 drop in 100 g of vegetable oil and apply the mixture by massaging the body, once a day. Use immediately after mixing.

Can it be used during pregnancy?

No, it is not intended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, nor for children under 12 years of age.

To learn more, read our article Essential oils: the 10 essentials.

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