Collection Method/ Method of Extraction: Steam distillation

Odour: Having the characteristic odour of wintergreen

Appearance: A colourless to yellow liquid

Plant Part: The leaves 

Country of origin: China

Botanical Name: Gaultheria procumbens L.

Nervous System

Immune System

Respiratory System

Skin

The following ways to use the essential oil should help you to get the most benefit from the oil. 

For use with the Nervous System

Diffuser Method

Add between 3-8 drops (depending on room size) of … essential oil to the surface of the water in your diffuser. Or onto the pad in fan-driven vaporisers. Replenish as needed. May be combined in a blend with other essential oils up to the maximum amount of drops. Blends well with most other essential oils.

Toxic. We advise that essential oils with a high methyl salicylate content be avoided by any route in pregnancy and lactation, by anyone concurrently taking anticoagulant drugs (due to possible potentiation) and by anyone with salicylate sensitivity, which applies to most children with ADD/ADHD. Caution is advised in people with dermatological conditions where the integrity of the skin is impaired.

Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney. Essential Oil Safety . Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition. 

Please consult your healthcare professional before using essential oils if you are taking medication or have pre-existing medical conditions or during pregnancy.

Essential oils are not for internal use. Do not ingest. Do not use in pregnancy or when lactating 

Essential oils should always be diluted to the appropriate dilution ratio before use on the skin. 

Avoid contact with sensitive areas such as the eyes.

Keep out of the reach of children and away from animals.