Description / Color / Consistency: Distillation during the rainy season results in a thin pinkish oil whereas distillation is early winter gives a reddish oil.
Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma: A middle note with a strong aroma, Wintergreen has a characteristic sweet and woody odor with a strong distinct ‘medicinal’ scent.
Product Abstract: Menthyl salicylate is the principal constituent of this plant. Wintergreen and Sweet Birch oil are nearly identical in chemical composition and aroma; similarly, both were used in traditional folk remedies by the aboriginal peoples of North America.
Cautions: Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.
Storage: It is recommended that oils packaged in metal containers (for safe shipping) be transferred into dark glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life.
WARNING Prop 65: This product contains a component which is listed under California Proposition 65. California residents will receive this product labeled accordingly.
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Rating: An excellent EO that adds that mentholated feeling to finished products. I use it for making ache balms and it is very effective in giving that soothing, cooling effect expected of Wintergreen. Very strong also and a little goes a long way. Highly recommended.
By:Bel Surla, San Fernando, California
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 15-Sep-2010
Rating: Allow me to start by saying that this Wintergreen oil smells exactly like I've come to expect Wintergreen to smell like. Nice, refreshing, and a nice addition to blends if used carefully (so it blends well & doesn't overpower). That being said, NDA's price point on this oil isn't terrible, but it's not the greatest, either. Already having enough Wintergreen oil (I use it sparingly, as should be the case) I purchased this specifically because the description states that the color of this oil is somewhat pinkish to reddish, depending on when it's distilled. That was exciting for me ... I'd never seen Wintergreen as anything but clear before. Disappointingly, the Wintergreen I received was also clear with no color whatsoever. Oh well, live & learn. Now I've got enough Wintergreen to last a long, long time! If you order this, don't expect anything more than a clean, crisp Wintergreen scent.
By:Alexandria, Long Lane, Missouri
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 12-Mar-2014
Rating: A nice, cooling scent. I use this on sore muscles as a body butter. Please, please do your research before using. A great essential oil to be used sparingly.
By:Jasmine Nicole, Mobile, Alabama Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 17-Feb-2013
Rating: This wintergreen smelled nice but had another background scent that was woody. Not the clean minty scent I was looking for for aromatherapy. I can still use it for candles or my dog's bath.
By:Marise, Fish Creek, Wisconsin
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 12-May-2008
Rating: I have to preface my review by saying that this oil is wonderful - its smell is so delightfully refreshing and sweet, with such a clarifying effect! However, I ordered 16 oz without having done as much research on the oil as I should have, and after a couple of times of use, where the skin on my hands felt like it was burning and inflamed (after contact with a diluted wintergreen mixture), I researched this oil the way I should have prior to buying. Please use only very very well diluted! And if you have small children, keep this oil (although this goes for the others as well) under lock and key, as it is extremely dangerous if used liberally and indescriminately!
By:Alina, Budd Lake, New Jersey Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 06-May-2013
Rating: I love the scent of this essential oil. It smells great! I use it in deodorants, facial masks, and CP soap. Excellent quality. Thank you, NDA,
By:Sylvia, Brooklyn, New York Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 29-Apr-2011
Rating: great price...good product, but must exercise caution as this essential oil is considered dangerous in the wrong hands. As with any product, all information should be read carefully and theraputic use should be left to those who are qualified. (As a hobbyist I know my limits).
By:Melanie, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: I love this scent. It keeps the room smelling so fresh and minty. I use in my electric clay pot warmer.
By:Margie, Brockville, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: This oil smells exactly like the lifesaver mints. I love it.
By:Stacey, Calgary, Alberta Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: This must be what they use in the wax halloween candy. Other people who smelled it said the same. Also reminds me of wintergreen gum. Very nice product, NDA.
By:Jolene, Biloxi, Mississippi Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 29-Jan-2011
Rating: This has a wonderful strong, true wintergreen fragrance. I use this EO in a blend for sinus congestion and it adds just the right kick to help open up those nasal passages. Another winner from NDA!
By:Joanne, New Brunswick, New Jersey Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 22-Nov-2009
Rating: Wow. This smells so good I want to eat it! Or at least chew some wintergreen gum ;-)
Rating: Wonderful oil at a great price. It works wonderfully for pain relief and also helps to take the edge off of the eucalyptus for chest congestion.
By:Cara, Valencia, California Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 27-Jul-2008
Rating: This is one oil I cannot be without. Together with Ravensara it makes a wonderful, soothing blend for chest congestion. If you have any joint pain or muscular aches.....wintergreen and peppermint blended with a good carrier oil and massaged in .......will give you immediate relief.
This is the best wintergreen I have ever used and at a very fair price.
By:Sandy, Selma, North Carolina Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 13-Dec-2006
Rating: This is another fantastic NDA essential oil for both quality and price. Its methyl salicylate content makes it the perfect topical analgesic, and the smell is extremely pleasant. (If you're wondering what methyl salicylate is, it is the only anti-inflammatory THAT IS ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. In other words, if you have a muscle that is sore, a soft-tissue injury, even arthritis - you can simply apply wintergreen EO to the affected area and voila! No pills to take, and very fast relief)! I use wintergreen EO in a blend with Japanese Peppermint and Spearmint EOs, and the results are amazing. Clients with a variety of ailments, from fibromyalgia to degenerative disk disease to arthritis have all used this with great results - total pain relief - even when narcotic pain relievers and muscle relaxers have failed to provide the same results. Personally I use it on sports injuries to ligaments and tendons in my leg, with complete relief. NOTE: The combination mentioned is applied undiluted. This WILL cause some stinging/burning/itching when first applied (unless diluted) but these symptoms subside within 15 minutes, and the pain being treated is usually much worse than the minor discomfort caused by the EO application.
Wintergreen would also be a pleasant addition to a blend of anti-viral oils used in a humidifier during flu and cold season, sweetening the scent and making a decent expectorant.
Also, if you're someone who likes to make homemade incense, potpourri or soaps, you should try adding a little vanilla to your wintergreen oil, as it creates a nice candy cane scent for the holidays.
By:Amber, Ludlow, Kentucky Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Jul-2007
Rating: I only bought a 16oz bottle of this stuff. I should have bought more. I'm just getting started with essential oils, but this is one that I should have bought more of. It is great. I have smelled wintergreen before, but I never realized just how popular it is. I have made a blend for muscle soreness(it smells just like Ben-Gay).
Rating: I am happy to recommend Oil of Wintergreeen from this site. It is the best quality oil and half the price of my previous supplier. It has been temporarily out of stock in the past and one day when I was ordering other oils from the New Directions, I was blessed to find that it was available in abundance. I purchased over $500.00 worth at that time so I would have a supply for a time. Today when I checked the site for other matters I noticed that it was out of stock again. I was very grateful that I had purchased the quanity that I did a short time ago. I guess having the supply low and the demand high speaks volumes in itself!
By:Fiske, Windsor, Nova Scotia Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: A light top quality aroma! I am very pleased with the overall quality of all the EOs from New Directions and this is no exception! All of my EO's arrived in perfect condition which is saying a lot since I ordered around 50 different EO's and other product! The way everything was packaged was secure and safe! They took a lot of time wrapping the items so nothing would break!
I was very impressed with that part of the order process!
Thanks ND!
By:Joely, Topeka, Kansas Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 15-Nov-2006
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As with any manufacturing process, New Directions Aromatics strongly recommends small lab scale testing for evaluation purposes prior to full commercial manufacturing. As the ordinary or otherwise use(s) of this product is outside the control of New Directions Aromatics Inc., no representation or warranty, expressed or implied is made as to the effect(s) of such use(s) (including damage or injury), or the results obtained.
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Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy. In addition, Essential Oils must be properly diluted before use in order to avoid any damages to property or adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm).
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