Thursday, February 28, 2013

Today's Featured Scent - Wintergreen

Most people know the smell of wintergreen because of chewing gum. The essential oil Wintergreen when used as an oil offers powerful therapeutic qualities.The health benefits of Wintergreen Essential Oil can be attributed to its properties like analgesic, anodyne, anti rheumatic & anti arthritic, anti spasmodic, anti septic, aromatic, astringent, carminative, diuretic, emenagogue and stimulant.
The Oil of Wintergreen is a world famous name. It is more popular with the people suffering from rheumatism, arthritis, gout and pain in bones. Wintergreen Essential Oil has a strong and cooling aroma. It invokes awareness and concentration as well as having many physical benefits.

I will be offering this as a blended oil, possibly as a candle.   http://www.aesthetic-candles.com/blended-oils


Wintergreen

  • Wintergreen's aromatic oil sees common use as a flavoring or herbal remedy, but the Flora website notes that these applications involve only tiny amounts of the oil. Wintergreen oil contains a chemical called methyl salicylate that can cause harm in larger amounts.

Dangerous Interactions

  • People taking warfarin or aspirin to prevent blood clots should avoid wintergreen because it can boost the effects of these drugs to harmful levels.

Read more: Wintergreen Toxicity Facts | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/facts_5880889_wintergreen-toxicity.html#ixzz2MEkAtbCA

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