Saint-Hilaire Organic Wintergreen Essential Oil (Huile Essentielle de Gaulthérie Bio / Olio Essenziale di Wintergreen Bio) is a 100% pure, chemotyped essential oil steam-distilled from the leaves of Gaultheria procumbens (or Gaultheria fragrantissima). Distilled slowly via water vapor at reduced temperature and pressure (88°C / 0.5 bar) to safeguard the plant's complete biochemical totum, this oil is universally recognized in aromatherapy and sports care as the premier natural soothing agent for muscular and articular discomfort. Its penetrating, medicinal, and warm herbaceous scent is instantly recognizable in athletic preparation and recovery formulations.
Key Benefits:
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Serves as the benchmark natural solution for soothing joint and muscle discomfort, including cramps, sprains, tendinitis, arthritis, and stiffness.
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Supports athletic preparation and accelerates post-effort recovery by helping relax and drain overworked muscles.
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Ideal for targeted massage blends or restorative warm baths when combined with an appropriate carrier.
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Distilled at reduced pressure to protect active esters from thermal alteration.
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Certified organic, 100% pure and natural, chemotyped (HECT / HEBBD), and botanically defined.
Active Ingredients:
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Organic Wintergreen Leaf Oil (Gaultheria procumbens or fragrantissima leaf oil): 100% pure, natural, chemotyped, and certified organic essential oil, naturally composed almost exclusively of methyl salicylate (often >95–99%), an aromatic ester historically known as a natural precursor to aspirin, recognized for its potent soothing, analgesic-like, and rubefacient actions.
How to Use:
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Topical / Massage use: Do not apply undiluted. Dilute 3 drops of wintergreen essential oil in 3 drops of a plant carrier oil (such as St. John's Wort oily macerate or arnica oil to boost soothing efficacy), then massage into the affected joint or muscular zone.
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Precautions: Strictly contraindicated in individuals allergic to aspirin or salicylate derivatives. Strictly contraindicated in persons undergoing anticoagulant therapy or suffering from bleeding disorders. Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, or children under 12 years of age. External cutaneous use only; do not ingest. Never apply pure to large surface areas. Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes, and broken skin. Always perform a patch test prior to application. Does not replace ongoing medical care; consult a healthcare professional for chronic or acute joint and muscle conditions.
Product Specifications:
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Product name: Organic Wintergreen Essential Oil (Huile Essentielle de Gaulthérie Bio / Olio Essenziale di Wintergreen Bio)
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Botanical species: Gaultheria procumbens / Gaultheria fragrantissima
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Part distilled: Leaves
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Extraction method: Low-temperature/low-pressure steam distillation (88°C / 0.5 bar)
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Format: pure essential oil dropper bottle
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Size: 10ml
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EAN / Barcode: 3760098409907
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Brand: De Saint-Hilaire (Distillerie Saint-Hilaire / HELPAC)
Test Disclaimer:
This description is based only on verified publicly available product information. No additional cosmetic or clinical claims have been added beyond sourced data.