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Characteristics:
A pale yellow or pinkish liquid with an intense sweet-woody, almost fruity odor. It blends well with
oregano, mints, thyme, ylang-ylang, narcissus, and vanilla.
Principal Constituents: These are naturally occuring in the essential oil.
- methyl salicylate (up to 98%)
- formaldehyde
- gaultheriline
General Actions: 
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Antirheumatic, antitussive, astringent, carminative, diuretic, emmenagogue,
galactagogue, stimulant.
Safety:
  
Methyl salicylate is the main active ingredient in aspirin, and wintergreen has been used for 'sore
muscle rubs' for a long time; however, due to these levels it is considered topically toxic, irritant, and
sensitizing, and should never be taken internally without physician oversight.
Primary Therapy Agent:
Wart treatment.
Secondary Therapy Agent:
No specific secondary uses. Perfumery use only.
Important Note: The information on Florapathics.com is
only provided for educational purposes, and further research should be done on each essential oil to be assured
of its proper usage for each individual. Aromatherapy is not meant to be a replacement for care under a qualified
health professional, but should be considered a complimentary modality.
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