{"product_id":"wintergreen","title":"Wintergreen Essential Oil","description":"\u003cp\u003eA piercing, intensely minty-medicinal oil from the wintergreen plant. A potent oil with a long history in muscle and joint applications — used carefully and always heavily diluted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBotanical profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gaultheria procumbens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nepal \/ North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtraction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steam distilled from the leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp, minty, medicinal — instantly recognizable as 'wintergreen'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfumery note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlends well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eucalyptus, peppermint, marjoram, rosemary, cypress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTraditional uses \u0026amp; properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-used by Indigenous peoples of North America in topical preparations for sore muscles and joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA traditional ingredient in liniments and sports rubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon in pain-relief balms and massage blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistory\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWintergreen has a long traditional use among Indigenous peoples of North America for muscle and joint applications. The leaves were brewed into teas and used topically. The active compound — methyl salicylate — is closely related to aspirin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMain constituents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMethyl salicylate (typically 96-99%)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse heavily diluted (under 1%) in carrier oil for muscle and joint massage blends. Always combine with other oils — wintergreen is rarely used alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSafety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExternal use only. Use only in heavy dilution. Avoid during pregnancy. Avoid in children. Avoid for anyone with aspirin sensitivity, bleeding disorders, or those taking blood-thinning medication. Toxic if swallowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore sealed in a cool, dark place. Most essential oils keep 1-3 years; citrus oils oxidize faster — best within 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis information is for educational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. Always dilute essential oils for skin application; patch test before first use; keep away from children and pets.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HL AnarresApothecary","offers":[{"title":"10ml","offer_id":25025725512,"sku":"00000460512","price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0055\/0012\/products\/shutterstock_238616338_1.jpg?v=1702635425","url":"https:\/\/www.alternity.ca\/products\/wintergreen","provider":"Alternity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}