WINTERGREEN ESSENTIAL OIL
ID CARDMethod of obtaining
Complete distillation by steam entrainment Part of the extracted plant
Leaves
Botanical name
Gaultheria fragrantissima
Botanical family
Ericaceae
Quality
Cosmetic and well-being ingredient Native country
Nepal
Culture
Organic & wild (lots 18HE0174 and 19HE0016) Presentation
Amber glass bottles with a reducer and cap
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QUALITY
On the label, the lot number is followed by a letter indicating the packaging series.
- Appearance: limpid mobile liquid
- Color: yellow to slightly pink
- Odor: warm, camphor, slightly caramelized, with leather notes
Main biochemical constituents - Gas phase chromatography of lot 18HE0051 :
- Esters : methyl salicylate (99.46%) , ethyl salicylate (0.07%)
Main biochemical constituents - Gas phase chromatography of lot 18HE0174:
- Esters: methyl salicylate (99.04%) , ethyl salicylate (0.06%)
Main biochemical constituents - Gas phase chromatography of lot 19HE0016:
- Esters: methyl salicylate (99.40%) , ethyl salicylate (0.23%)
- External use only, do not swallow.
- Do not use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, or in children under 7 years old.
-It is an Irritant in its pure state: always dilute well, maximum dosage 20% in your oily preparation for localized applications, maximum 5% if more extensive application. Dilute this essential oil very strongly in your water-dispersible composition before using it in an aromatic bath.
- Reserve for a localized application, avoid overly large areas, especially at high doses.
- To be avoided in people allergic to aspirin or salicylates derivatives.
- Due to its possible thinning effects, do not use in people following an anticoagulant treatment.
- Do not use it in the day time
- Keep out of reach of children.
- As a general rule, always make an application test of your preparation, in the crease of the elbow, at least 48 hours before using it.
- Dangerous. Observe the precautions for use.
- Harmful if swallowed.