Aura Cacia Wintergreen Essential Oil .5 oz.

Wintergreen essential oil has an easily recognized, sweet, mint-like aroma. Its warming, soothing properties make it very effective in massage and body oils.

Aura Cacia Wintergreen Essential Oil typically comes from the foothills of Nepal. It grows to about 8 feet in height at high altitudes. It’s generally found in mixed forests as an understory shrub. The young tips from which the oil is distilled are harvested annually over several months. The North American species is a short plant that’s extremely difficult to harvest in large quantities. This led to a search for more productive species and, by the late 1990s, two other species were produced in China and Nepal. These species are robust, easily harvested shrubs that regrow in time for the next season's harvest.

Wintergreen essential oil has a light, minty aroma. It blends well with many essential oils, including German chamomile, lavender, clove bud, rosemary, sweet orange, frankincense, pine and peppermint. Combined with pine and citrus oils, wintergreen makes a perfect winter or holiday time diffusion. Wintergreen essential oil is generally considered a top or middle note.

Botanical Name: Gaultheria fragrantissima (wintergreen)

Origin: Nepal

Directions: Because essential oils are highly concentrated, we recommend diluting them in a carrier product like skincare oil, water, unscented lotion, or unscented liquid soap.

Size: 0.5 oz.

Please note: Care is advised when using wintergreen essential oil. It is toxic when taken internally, and should always be stored in a safe place where children cannot reach it.