5 Ways to use Wintergreen Essential Oil

Wintergreen essential oil is derived from the leaves of the Gaultheria Procumbens evergreen plant using a steam distillation method. First the leaves are steeped in a bit of warm water, releasing all of the beneficial enzymes locked within the leaf, and then the enzymes are isolated and concentrated to create the essential oil using a steam distillation process. So, why would a person want to concentrate these oils? The simple answer is because they pack a whole lot of punch in each small bottle of oil.

Uses for Wintergreen Essential Oil

Wintergreen essential oil can be just as powerful in relieving cold and flu symptoms as any over the counter cold medication. Inside of wintergreen essential oil is an aspirin-like chemical that helps to relieve pain while the fresh cool scent works as a very effective decongestant. The decongestant properties help to break up thick mucus caused by infection, allowing you to expel the mucus and the infection in an easier and more comfortable way. For best results, diffusing the wintergreen essential oil in a nebulizing diffuser

1. Cold and Flu Relief

Wintergreen essential oil can be just as powerful in relieving cold and flu symptoms as any over the counter cold medication. Inside of wintergreen essential oil is an aspirin-like chemical that helps to relieve pain while the fresh cool scent works as a very effective decongestant. The decongestant properties help to break up thick mucus caused by infection, allowing you to expel the mucus and the infection in an easier and more comfortable way. For best results, diffusing the wintergreen essential oil in a nebulizing diffuser helps it to be inhaled and sent to the systems of the  body that need it most.

2. Pain Relief

Wintergreen essential oil is also a highly effective topical pain reliever for sore muscles and joints. When combined with a carrier oil, the essential oil reduces swelling and inflammation, which in turn helps to relieve pain. If you’ve had a great workout that you’re paying for the next day, diffusing wintergreen essential oil or applying it topically mixed with a carrier oil can get you back up and working again.

3. As a Home Cleanser

Natural home cleansers give families a natural way to keep their homes safe and clean without all of the unnecessary chemicals. Wintergreen essential oil is a great cleanser option, with both antibacterial and antiviral properties, that can disinfect just about any surface. The essential oil can even be used to run through your dishwasher or washing machine to eliminate odors and get rid of any residual bacteria hiding where you can’t see

4. Digestion and Nausea Relief

Wintergreen essential oil, while energizing, is also naturally soothing. When you’re experiencing bouts of nausea, bloating, or diarrhea, diffusing the oil in the room can help to alleviate the stomach spasms associated with such conditions, providing you with much needed relief. If you’re feeling sick to your stomach, lying down in a room with your favorite diffuser and wintergreen essential oil can help to alleviate these symptoms and allow much needed rest.

5. Skin and Hair

Wintergreen essential oil can also work wonders on improving the health of your skin and hair. Blemishes, inflammation, and bacteria are no match for wintergreen essential oil when added along with carrier oil to facial cleansers or moisturizers. For hair, wintergreen essential oil helps to balance the scalp while removing greasiness and bacteria, but leaving in its wake a fresh and invigorating scent.

Using Wintergreen Essential Oils with Other Oils

Wintergreen essential oil doesn’t need to be diffused or used on its own, and it pairs well with a plethora of other oils to reap the benefits of two or more oils at the same time. Some of the best pairings for wintergreen essential oils include:

 

• Bergamot
• Lavender
• Lemongrass
• Sweet Basil
• Peppermint
• Cypress
• Rose Geranium
• Peppermint
• Spearmint

While these are just some of the oils that pair particularly well with wintergreen, they are some of the most popular for the dual benefits one can receive when using them at the same time.

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