The Benefits Of Wintergreen Oil

When you hear the term wintergreen, you may think of a specific fall scent or chewing gum. What many people don't realize is that the wintergreen plant has numerous qualities that can potentially help aid certain ailments. 

Wintergreen oil comes from a very shrubby evergreen called Gaultheria procumbens. The minty, mentholated smell that sometimes comes from specific pain-relieving ointments comes from wintergreen. Unfortunately, those ointments may also have other ingredients that aren't so natural and may be potentially toxic.

Pain Remedy And Memory Booster

Many who are familiar with essential oil are aware of the pain relieving qualities that wintergreen oil has. It has been used as a remedy for many types of pain for eons, dated all the way back to Native Americans who would traditionally treat respiratory tract infections with the plant. They would also chew on the leaves during long journeys which allowed them to have greater, more long-lasting endurance. Wintergreen oil is one of the more potent essential oils that is available. This means that using the oil in large quantities is not advised. Diluting the oil with a carrier oil like coconut oil is the best method of use.

Wintergreen is a natural mood booster. Adding a few drops of wintergreen oil to a vaporizer or oil lamp will improve your mood and promote relaxation. Many yoga, meditation and massage parlors, who use fragrant oils, keep it on hand for purposes of comfort and relaxation. It is also a great option for those who need to harness and provoke their creativity and concentration. Due to its strong aroma, it can promote sensory perception, making individuals more centered and aware of their senses and sharpen their perception.

Skin Toner And Strengthener

Well known for its ability to alleviate pain, there are many other uses for this oil. Wintergreen oil is great for the face; it helps to effectively tone and strengthen skin. It's particular helpful for skin that is acne prone. Much like tea tree oil, it has properties that directly target acne causing bacteria and lessens the amount of oil that is produced by the face. Only a few drops of the oil combined with a gentler oil is necessary. Even adding a drop or two to your natural, every-day toner will provide stunning results after only a few uses.

Also known to work well on hair, wintergreen oil is a perfect oil to keep your scalp healthy and flake free. If you've ever struggled with dandruff, you know how painstakingly difficult it can be. With just a tiny bit of this oil, your dandruff can be a thing of the past. The bacteria and yeast that often causes dandruff to form on the scalp is no match for antiseptic and antibacterial aspects of this oil. Naturally a fungi killer, you'll start to see results and a flake-free scalp in as little as a couple of days. Put a few drops in your shampoo to ward off those pesky flakes. You can also mix the oil with castor oil and treat your dandruff directly by sectioning off hair and putting the oil directly on the scalp. This multifaceted oil is a must have.

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Founder Ray Spotts has a passion for all things natural and has made a life study of nature as it relates to health and well-being. Ray became a forerunner bringing products to market that are extraordinarily effective and free from potentially harmful chemicals and additives. For this reason Ray formed Trusted Health Products, a company you can trust for clean, effective, and healthy products. Ray is an organic gardener, likes fishing, hiking, and teaching and mentoring people to start new businesses. You can get his book for free, “How To Succeed In Business Based On God’s Word,” at www.rayspotts.com.