Wintergreen Essential Oil Benefits & Uses

• Wintergreen essential oil is extremely beneficial to relieve muscle and joint pains. The main chemical composition of Wintergreen is Methyl salicylate, which is also extracted and used by many major pharmaceutical companies for pain relief products.

• Wintergreen Oil is used as a natural remedy for nasal and respiratory congestion. Simply inhale the oil directly from a bottle or diffuse it in a diffuser to soothe the symptoms. 

• Wintergreen essential oil has powerful antibacterial and antiviral properties, which are beneficial to fight bacterial growth, viruses and fungi. It can be used to fight acne and control the formation of blackheads and pimples caused by microbial infections.
  Always dilute the oil with a carrier oil to apply on the skin.

• With a crisp and minty scent, wintergreen helps to increase focus and clear the mind. Wintergreen Oil also helps calm nerves and reduce stress.
  Simply add a few drops of wintergreen oil and other essential oils in a diffuser to enhance the benefits of both invigorating and calming effects. 

Cautions

Methyl salicylate, the active ingredient of wintergreen can be toxic. Always take care when using this oil.