The Plant
Plant part: Sheet
Origin: Nepal
Wintergreen is a small, creeping sub-shrub of the Ericaceae family, less than 15 cm tall, with glossy, dark-green foliage and white flowers that appear singly or in small clusters in summer. These are followed by aromatic, scarlet fruits that often persist into spring. Like most Ericaceae, wintergreen is native to cold regions and contains a precious, warm-smelling essential oil. Rich in methyl salicylate, Wintergreen Oil has a warming effect on the body and emotions. It also has the characteristic scent of the balms used by athletes to relieve muscle and joint pain.
What are the virtues of Wintergreen?
Anti-inflammatory, Wintergreen is recommended for athletes and to alleviate muscle pain and joint pain caused by arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatism, sciatica, neuralgia, and tendonitis. Indeed, thanks to its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, Wintergreen can help reduce joint inflammation, relieve joint and muscle pain, and improve their mobility.
It also promotes muscle relaxation and can contribute to the recovery of damaged tissues. This plant is therefore a valuable ally for relieving painful conditions of the musculoskeletal system.
Common questions
How to use Fragrant Wintergreen?
In phytotherapy and aromatherapy, Wintergreen is an ally for athletes. It is mainly used in essential oil form:
- Essential Oil: Always diluted to avoid irritation, Wintergreen Essential Oil is for oral and dermal use only:
1. Cutaneous: A powerful anti-inflammatory, Wintergreen Essential Oil can be massaged into the skin to relieve painful joints. A vasodilator, this oil is also particularly useful before or after sports sessions to relieve muscle pain;
2. Oral use: this oil can be diluted on a carrier for internal use. This method of use, reserved for adults, must be very short-lived.
-Infusion: Wintergreen is often recommended in phytotherapy to relieve joint pain. It can be used as an infusion. To do so, place a handful of berries in a teapot and pour in simmering water. Leave to infuse for a few minutes before drinking.
What’s the difference between wintergreen and wintergreen?
The main difference between wintergreen (Gaultheria fragrantissima) and wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) is its origin. While wintergreen is mainly native to the mountainous regions of Asia, notably Nepal and China, wintergreen is native to North America, where it grows in coniferous forests and woodlands.
The Products
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Essenciagua’s Gaultheria Essential Oil is a concentrate of benefits for the body, distilled with expert craftsmanship. This oil, extracted from Gaultheria fragrantissima, is particularly renowned for its high content of methyl salicylate molecules, a natural form of aspirin, giving it excellent anti-inflammatory properties. Used to relieve muscular pain, wintergreen essential oil is an essential ally for athletes and those suffering from joint pain. Massaged into a carrier oil, it helps...
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