Use in cutaneous application or diffusion only.
Wintergreen Essential Oil is a must for athletes. It has a level of salicylate (an anti-inflammatory and analgesic from the Aspirin family) almost identical to that of wintergreen, which makes it an interesting alternative. It also has a greater range of components that enhance its therapeutic properties. It also creates a warm effect on the skin. In short, for any muscle, tendon, joint or nerve pain, wintergreen (lying or smelling) will help you!
It is also preferred to wintergreen when used in diffusion because its scent is more subtle, more complex and considered more pleasant.
Wintergreen essential oil is extracted from the leaves of the Gaultheria fragrantissima shrub, native to the mountainous regions of South Asia. This essential oil is known for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antispasmodic and antirheumatic properties. Here are some of its main benefits:
+ Relieves muscle and joint pain: Wintergreen essential oil is often used to relieve muscle and joint pain, such as pain associated with arthritis, tendinitis, cramps, sprains or body aches. It is also effective in relieving pain related to physical exercise or repetitive movements.
+ Promotes blood circulation: It can help improve blood circulation, which can help relieve muscle pain and tension.
+ Reduces Inflammation: It has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce inflammation and pain associated with health conditions such as arthritis, menstrual pain, headaches, or dental pain.
+ Relieves Headaches: This oil can help relieve headaches and migraines with its pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties. It is often used in massage or inhalation to help calm nerves and relax neck and shoulder muscles.
In conclusion, wintergreen essential oil is a versatile oil that has several health benefits.
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DO NOT USE: pregnant, lactating women and children under 12 years old. Wintergreen is contraindicated in people with bleeding disorders or taking anticoagulant treatments. Do not use in people with eczema, asthma, ulcer, hiatal hernia, haemorrhage, or having recently undergone or undergoing surgery and in case of gastroesophageal reflux disease or digestive ulcers .
Forbidden to people allergic to aspirin or its derivatives.