| Description & extraction |
Wintergreen essential oil is steam distilled from shrubs. This oil is extensively used in pain relieving formulas, as its chemical makeup is essentially that of liquid asprin. This is more popular with the people suffering from rheumatism, arthritis, gout and pain in bones and joints due to other reasonThe plant is a native to India, North America and is now grown in America and China.The herb is collected during the fall. The fruits are best both during spring as well as fall. Wintergreen leaves are gathered throughout the year especially during summer. The leaves are dried under shade before being processed.During the American Revolution, wintergreen was used as a substitute for tea leaves. In 1800, the Americans extracted the oil and used in treating headaches, colds, and muscle pains.The essential oil of wintergreen is extracted by steam distilling warmed and water-soaked wintergreen leaves. The oil is pale yellow to pinkish in colour with a sweetish, strong odour.
|
