Ausganica Organic Essential Oil Wintergreen 10ml

Description

Wintergreen is sometimes mistakenly believed to be a member of the mint family, partly because it possesses a strong, crisp, mint-like aroma. Wintergreen Essential Oil is praised for its ability to reduce pain and inflammation.

However, it must be used sparingly and with immense caution as numerous reports of poisoning have occurred.

100% Certified Organic

Gaultheria fragrantissima

Tisserand and Young warn that Wintergreen Essential Oil poses a hazard for toxicity, drug interaction, it can inhibit blood clotting and high doses are harmful to foetuses and embryos.

Avoid use of Wintergreen with children, during pregnancy & breastfeeding and by those taking anticoagulant medication.

CAUTION: Do not ingest Keep out of reach of children Consult with a healthcare professional before use For in-depth safety information on all essential oils, click below for the following resources:

Essential Oil Safety (2nd Edition) by Robert Tisserand & Rodney Young The Directory of Essential Oils by Wanda Sellar The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils by Julia Lawless