Wintergreen Herbal Remedies
Oil of wintergreen, which contains methyl salicylate, is widely used externally for its anti-inflammatory activity for arthritis, rheumatism, sciatica, and sore muscles. The tea of the herb has a refreshing astringent taste and is used as well for nephritis and neuralgia, irritated bladder, and children's headaches. Wintergreen has a taste of SPICY, ASTRINGENT and a temperature of COOL.
Wintergreen Proper Dose
| Type | Dossage |
| Wintergreen Infusion | 1 cup 2-3 x daily |
| Wintergreen Oil | 1-2 drops (diluted) applied externally |
Wintergreen Reference Information
| Latin Name | Gaultheria procumbens |
| Other Names | Checkerberry |
| Part Used | Herb |
| Herb Forms | Essential oil, bulk herb for tea. |
| Affects | Digestive system, Integumentary system, Urinary system |
| Cautions | None noted (leaf). Oil of wintergreen is too toxic to be used internally. |
| Botanical Info | An trailing evergreen shrub in the Huckleberry famiy with fragrant leathery leaves with toothed margins, white flowers, and red berries. |
Supporting Research
Leung, A. and S. Foster. 1996. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients. New York: J. Wiley & Sons.
McGuffin, M. et al. 1997. Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
Felter, H.W. and J.U. Lloyd. 1983. (1898). King's Dispensatory. Portland, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications.