Wintergreen
Joint pain relief
Overview
Joint pain relief
Latin name : Gaultheria procumbens
Phytotherapy Profile
- Plant Part Used
- Feuilles
- Preparation Forms
- huile essentielle, baume, gel
- Active Compounds
- salicylate de methyle, gaultherine
Therapeutic Properties
- Anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic
- Rubefacient
Recommended Dosage
External use only: 2-5% EO diluted for massage
Contraindications
- Salicylate allergy
- Anticoagulants
- Children < 6 years
Safety Profile
- Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
- Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
- Children : ✗ Not recommended