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Wintergreen Essential Oil (Gaultheria Procumbens)

Wintergreen Essential Oil
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Gaultheria procumbens · Steam Distilled

Wintergreen Essential Oil

Wintergreen Essential Oil is an intensely sweet, sharply minty-medicinal oil steam distilled from Gaultheria procumbens leaves, composed almost entirely of methyl salicylate.

At Kush Aroma Exports, our wintergreen oil is produced with care at our facility in Kannauj, India. As one of India's trusted essential oil manufacturers, wholesalers, suppliers and exporters, we supply every batch to a verifiable specification. Explore our full range of natural essential oils or browse our organic essential oils collection.

Quick Facts

Botanical NameGaultheria procumbens
FamilyEricaceae
SourceLeaves
OriginChina
ProcessingSteam distillation
ColourPale yellow or pinkish fluid
Main ConstituentMethyl salicylate (typically ~98%)

Aroma Profile

Wintergreen has an intensely sweet, sharp, minty-medicinal aroma, instantly recognisable as the classic 'deep heat' scent. Powerful even in trace amounts.

Blends beautifully with

Wintergreen Oil blends beautifully with:

Peppermint Eucalyptus Camphor Lavender Rosemary Cypress

The Salicylate Leaf

Wintergreen is essentially pure methyl salicylate, chemically related to aspirin

That makes it powerful, and also makes it one of the most hazardous essential oils in trade.

Harvesting & Extraction

Wintergreen leaves are steam distilled, giving an oil composed almost entirely of methyl salicylate. Explore more in our natural essential oils collection.

Common Uses

Across perfumery, wellness and traditional practice, this oil is valued for:

  • Aromatherapy — diffuse wintergreen oil to fill a space with its characteristic aroma.
  • Massage & body blends — add, well diluted, to carrier oils for massage and body care.
  • Skincare & cosmetics — a natural fragrance and functional note in creams, balms and soaps.
  • Natural perfumery — a distinctive material in natural fragrance compounding.

Related Oils You May Like

For more related materials, explore: Wintergreen Organic Essential Oil, Cornmint Oil, Thyme Red Essential Oil, Cypress Emerald Natural Essential Oil, our natural essential oils.

Caution: Wintergreen is one of the most hazardous essential oils in common trade. It is essentially pure methyl salicylate, chemically related to aspirin and toxic if ingested, with even small amounts potentially fatal to children. It is readily absorbed through the skin. Do not use if taking anticoagulants or if aspirin-sensitive; strictly avoid in pregnancy, with children, and with epilepsy. Use only at very low dilution, under professional guidance, and store securely out of reach of children. Dilute before use; for external use only. Patch test before wider application, avoid contact with the eyes, and keep out of reach of children. Consult a professional if pregnant, nursing or under medical care.

Why Buy Wintergreen Oil From Kush Aroma Exports

As a Government-recognised Star Export House and a trusted essential oil manufacturer, supplier, exporter and wholesaler of 100% pure essential oils from Kannauj, India, we offer wintergreen oil in retail and bulk quantities, with worldwide shipping and quality you can verify.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is wintergreen essential oil?
It is an intensely sweet, minty-medicinal oil from Gaultheria procumbens, composed almost entirely of methyl salicylate.
Why is it so hazardous?
Methyl salicylate is chemically related to aspirin and is toxic if ingested. Even small amounts can be fatal to a child, and it is readily absorbed through the skin.
Who must avoid it?
Anyone taking anticoagulants or sensitive to aspirin, and strictly during pregnancy, with children, and with epilepsy.
What is it used for?
In very low dilution in warming muscle blends, and as a flavour note where permitted.

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Typical Composition · Qualitative

Key Constituents

Wintergreen is essentially pure methyl salicylate. Typical qualitative profile below.

ComponentTypical Character
ClassNote
Methyl salicylateSweet, minty-medicinal — typically ~98%
ClassEster — principal; the hazard

Safety Summary

HazardsHighly toxic if ingested; aspirin-related; skin-absorbed.
ContraindicationsNever ingest; avoid pregnancy/children/anticoagulants/aspirin sensitivity; very low dilution only.

Technical Notes

  • Safety note — The source does not flag wintergreen’s toxicity. This is a serious omission: methyl salicylate poisoning is well documented and children have died from ingesting small quantities. The full warning has been added. We strongly recommend adding this to the live page.
  • Data note — The record for 262 gives the origin as Nepal in one field and India in another; please confirm.
  • Use / evidence note — Uses are traditional and for aromatherapy and wellbeing; they are not medical claims.
Technical Disclaimer: The composition indicated above is qualitative and typical for this botanical; it does not constitute a Certificate of Analysis. Batch-specific GC/MS values vary with origin, harvest and distillation. For regulatory or formulation decisions, always refer to the batch-specific CoA supplied with your order.

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