Wintergreen Essential Oil Certified Organic

Intensely minty, cooling, and powerfully anti-inflammatory. Wintergreen is one of aromatherapy's most effective oils for muscle and joint relief, and one that commands genuine respect.

Valley of the Moon's Wintergreen is a certified organic essential oil steam distilled from the leaves of Gaultheria fragrantissima, sourced from Nepal. Its intense, sweet-aromatic, minty character is instantly recognizable from liniments, toothpastes, and chewing gum, where it has been used as a flavoring and therapeutic agent for generations. Rich in naturally occurring methyl salicylate, Wintergreen is a potent anti-inflammatory and anti-rheumatic oil that works deeply and effectively when used with proper dilution and care. A little goes a very long way.

The Oil

• Botanical Name: Gaultheria fragrantissima
• Plant Part: Leaves
• Extraction: Steam distilled
• Cultivation: Certified Organic
• Key Constituent: Methyl salicylate (naturally occurring, responsible for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties)
• Aroma: Intense, sweet, and minty with a sharp, cooling, medicinal clarity
• Perfumery Note: Top note

Why It Works

• Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Rheumatic: Used extensively in liniments and muscle rubs for its powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-rheumatic properties, making it a go-to for sore muscles, joint pain, sprains, and inflammation.
• Cooling and Analgesic: The high methyl salicylate content delivers a deep, penetrating cooling sensation that eases pain and reduces inflammation at the site of application.
• Liniment and Massage Tradition: A cornerstone of topical pain relief formulations, widely used by massage therapists and athletes for muscle recovery and joint support.
• Certified Organic: Grown and processed without synthetic pesticides or additives.

How to Experience It

• Topical Application: Dilute well, no more than 2.5% in a carrier oil (approximately 1 drop per 2 oz carrier), before applying to sore muscles, joints, or areas of inflammation. Always perform a patch test first.
• Massage Blend: Add to a carrier oil or unscented lotion for a cooling, anti-inflammatory muscle and joint massage blend. Pairs well with Peppermint, Eucalyptus, and Lavender.
• Liniment: A classic ingredient in homemade sports and recovery liniments for sprains, strains, and muscle fatigue.

What You'll Feel

• Relieved: Muscle and joint pain eased with a deep, penetrating cooling and anti-inflammatory action.
• Cool: A sharp, intense cooling sensation that cuts through soreness and inflammation quickly.
• Restored: The deep, effective relief that has made Wintergreen a trusted ingredient in pain relief formulations for generations.

Made For Moments Like These

Sore muscle and joint relief, post-workout recovery, sprains and strains, anti-inflammatory massage blends, homemade liniments, or any time you need a potent, cooling, deeply effective oil for pain and inflammation support.

Product Details

• Botanical Name: Gaultheria fragrantissima
• Extraction: Steam distilled from leaves
• Cultivation: Certified Organic
• Purity: 100% pure essential oil, no additives or adulterants

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Safe Use Guidelines
How to use safely: For external use only. This is a potent oil with high methyl salicylate content. Always dilute well before skin application, maximum 2.5% dilution (approximately 1 drop per 2 oz carrier oil). Perform a patch test before use. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use internally. Not recommended for use as a personal inhaler.

Who should consult their healthcare provider before use: Those who are pregnant or nursing, individuals with salicylate sensitivity or aspirin allergy, those taking blood-thinning medications, anyone with kidney or liver conditions, children under 12, and anyone under medical supervision.

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.