Gaultheria fragrantissima

Production process:

Wintergreen essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of fresh Gaultheria fragrantissima Wall leaves .

Part of plant used :

Leaves

Botanical family :

Ericaceae

Country of origin :

Nepal, China

Other names :

Wintergreen, Wood tea, Sweet gale

Organoleptic characteristics :

• Odor: Phenolic, sweet and medicinal
• Appearance : Liquid
• Color: Pale yellow to red

Main biochemical components:

Methyl salicylate (95.00 to 99.90%)
Ethyl salicylate (<= 1.00%)

Allergens: Linalool (<= 0,50%), Eugenol (<= 0,50%)

Packaging:

Brown glass bottle with codigout and child-resistant screw cap.

Storage :

Close bottle tightly after use. Store away from heat (below 20°C), air and light.

Recycling information / sorting instructions :

By following these instructions, you will contribute to the efficient and sustainable recycling of glass bottles of essential oils.

• Empty the bottle completely: Make sure the bottle is completely empty before recycling. Essential oil residues can contaminate the recycling process.

• Remove caps and droppers: Separate the different parts of the bottle. Caps and droppers, often made of plastic or metal, should be sorted separately in accordance with local regulations.

• Rinse the bottle: Rinse the bottle to remove any residual essential oil. Use warm water and, if necessary, a little soap.

• Local sorting instructions: Follow your local sorting instructions. In general, glass bottles should be placed in the glass recycling container. However, rules may vary, so check the guidelines of your local waste management service.

• Labels: Paper labels may remain on the bottles, as they are usually disposed of during the glass recycling process.

Instructions for use

Main use :

Diffusion

Directions for use :

Read precautions before use. Pour a few drops into an essential oil diffuser.

Our commitments:

Culture: Organic, certified by Ecocert FR-BIO-01

Quality: Botanically and Biochemically Defined Essential Oil (BBDEO)

• 100% pure (free from other related essential oils),
• 100% natural (not denatured with synthetic molecules),
• 100% integral (not discolored, not deterpenated, not rectified...)

Precautions for use

Keep out of reach of children. Do not use during pregnancy, while breast-feeding or on children under 6. Do not use undiluted. Never exceed recommended dosage. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Ask a health professional for advice if you are taking oral anticoagulants or antidiabetics, or if you have blood coagulation disorders.
Do not ingest.
Do not use undiluted on the skin (EO is dermocaustic).
Do not use if you are allergic to aspirin.
Do not use on children, pregnant or breastfeeding women.

WARNING: Before using essential oils, be sure to read the general precautions for use available in PDF below:

Download general precautions

Information on the use of essential oils in aromatherapy is provided for information only, and in no way replaces advice and prescriptions issued by a doctor. Only a doctor is authorized to deliver the most appropriate therapeutic treatment. Algovital declines all responsibility in the event of accident, injury or damage suffered by anyone practicing self-medication on the basis of the information contained on this site.