Umuthi Wintergreen Pure Essential Oil

• Used topically in dilution it is a pain reliever, in fact used in many proprietary brands
• It is also used to uplift and relax, and in a vapourizer it is an effective bronchial decongestant

• 100% Pure and Natural
• Wintergreen has a high Methyl Salicylate content, so numbs and warms the area that it is applied to

100% pure Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) essential oil.

Part used: Soaked leaves
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Colour: Clear
Consistency: Thin
Aroma: Strong mint, menthol, quite pungent

• Wintergreen should be used sparingly and well diluted, never taken orally or applied to open wounds
• This oil should be used with care as it penetrates the skin and is absorbed by the blood, and can become toxic
• Do not use if pregnant or nursing, or for small children
• Do not use if you are on any blood thinning medication or allergic to aspirin
• Not recommended for epileptics or asthmatics
• A skin test is advisable as wintergreen can cause irritation
• This natural product is for external use only. Please exercise caution and do not ingest or take internally. Store away from children, animals, sunlight and heat.