WINTERGREEN OIL

PROPERTIES-

It is clear transparent, liquid. Main constituents are alpha-pinene, beta pinene, methyl salicylate insoluble in water, miscible with other oils and organic solvent.

USES-

It has been extensively used to relives pain, fights against infections, treats arthritis and rheumatism, treats spasms. Its therapeutic uses are analgesic, ant rheumatic, and antispasmodic carminative, diuretic, stimulant, aromatic and astringent properties. It is used to staunch bloody wounds, applied to dog bites, snakebites, and insect bites. In its diluted state, this oil can treat a variety of ailments when applied to the skin. Though wintergreen essential oil may be a component in products used foraromatherapy or inhalation. When applied to the skin, it causes a warm sensation as well as a degree of numbness. This oil also stimulates blood flood in any area where it is applied.

PRECAUTIONS-

Wintergreen oil should not be used in aromatherapy.

Keep out of reach from children and pregnant women.

SPECIFICATION

General Characteristics-

Product                                                              Wintergreen Oil

Part of the plant used                                        Leaves

CAS NO.                                                            68917-75-9

EINECS NO.                                                       289-888-0

FEMA NO.                                                          N.A

Appearance                                                       Mobile liquid Color to Colorless or light yellow

Odor                                                                  Strong, holly unique aromatic                                                      

Physiochemical Property-