Soil Wintergreen Essential Oil

Also known to some as “mother nature’s aspirin”, wintergreen oil is renowned for its pain-relieving and antispasmodic properties. This essential oil has a strong and cooling minty aroma, and can be used to massage away aches and pains. You can also pop a few drops of Soil’s wintergreen essential oil in your bath or burner, to soothe tension and headaches. The minty scent even helps to clear the mind. Soil’s wintergreen essential oil is ultra-pure and certified organic, so you can rest assured you’re getting only the best quality.

Wintergreen helps with the relief of:

• Joint pain
• Muscular pain
• Inflammation
• Headaches
• Muscle spasms
• Poor circulation

A massage with wintergreen oil can help to ease the pain of arthritis, rheumatism, lumbago, gout, sciatica or fibromyalgia.

How does it work? Wintergreen is made up almost completely of methyl salicylate; it’s essentially “liquid aspirin”. Methyl salicylate permeates the skin’s tissues, where it inhibits the formation of prostaglandins, and works to reduce pain and inflammation. Wintergreen also has antiseptic and astringent properties.

Directions

• Baths: Add 5-10 drops to a warm running bath. For added moisturising, or for sensitive skin, dilute the oil in 10ml carrier oil first. Close the door so the vapours don’t escape. Soak for at least 10 minutes, breathing deeply.  
• Massage: Add 5-6 drops to 10ml carrier oil. Mix thoroughly and apply liberally to the skin to massage away muscle or joint pains.
• Inhalations: Add 4-5 drops to a bowl of steaming water. Place a towel over your head, close your eyes and lean over the bowl. Inhale the vapour for a few minutes.
• Burners & Diffusers: Fill the bowl of the vaporiser with water, then add 3-6 drops. Light the candle & the oil will evaporate as the water heats up. Do not let the bowl dry out.
• Compress:  Dip a towel or cloth in 4-5 drops of essential oil and 200ml warm or cold water; wring out well. Cover the affected area with the compress; then place a plastic wrap over it & a towel or blanket on top. Leave the compress on for 2-4 hours.

Warnings

• Wintergreen oil should not be used by people who are allergic to aspirin.
• Wintergreen should never be ingested, and only used topically in dilutions of 12%
• Essential oils are the highly concentrated. They should always be diluted in a suitable carrier oil/ base oil before applying to the skin.
• Not suitable for children under 18 months.
• Not recommended for use during pregnancy.
• Essential oils should not be taken internally without professional recommendation.

Care Instructions

• SOiL essential oils are vulnerable to heat, moisture, air and light.
• Store in a cool, dark place with the lid well sealed.
• If you store your essential oils in the refrigerator, allow it to reach a cool room temperature (around 20° C) before use.

Ingredients

Organic wintergreen (Gaultheria fragantissima) essential oil