Wintergreen - Gaultheria procumbens
Aromatic molecules : Methyl salicylate
Distilled organ : leaf
Distilled organ : leaf
This climbing subshrub, 15 cm tall, carries white to light pink flowers found near the leaf base. The persistent, finely dentate leaves are found at the end of stiff stems. Canadian wintergreen thrives on acidic, sandy woods and swampland and bears scarlet berries from October to March.
Traditionally known for its properties :
• analgesic, vulnerary • antispasmodic • antirheumatic • hepatic cell stimulant • antitussive • anti-inflammatory.Special precautions :
- Keep out of reach of young children.
- Unless medical or pharmaceutical advice, not to use during the pregnancy and breast feeding and in the child of less than 6 years.
- Keep out of heat and light.
EXTERNAL USE
Professional advice:
External - always dilute : 3 drops CTEO + 3 drops hazelnut oil, rubbed, 3 times a day.
++++ Highly recommended - (!) Use with caution
| Oral use | Use on skin | Air diffusion | Inhalation Aerosol |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | ++++ (!) | - | - |