Wintergreen

Wintergreen

This oil supports the body's natural response to inflamation and may be helpful to open blood vessels, allowing easier bloodflow. Wintergreen is an ingredient in the Panaway oil blend.

CAUTION: It is sugested to be avoided if epileptic or taking anticoagulant medications as it can enhance the effects.

HEAD TENSION, MUSCLES

May help soothe head tension and sore muscles after exercise.

AWARENESS, MARATHON, TRIATHLON

Its refreshing aroma may be stimulating and helpful to increase awareness. Inhale from hands before exercise while training for or running a marathon or triathlon for increased respiratory capacity.

MUSCULOSKELETAL

Rub diluted oil onto joints, ligaments, tendons, twisted ankles, cramped muscles, or overworked wrists. Supports overall musculoskeletal system.

MASSAGE

Ideal to add to your V6 or massage oil for a back massage.

SCIATICA

Mix with Peppermint and Lemongrass and rub on back over sciatica to help relax muscles that may be pressing the sciatica nerve.

DID YOU KNOW?

Wintergreen leaves were chewed by Native Americans to increase respiratory capacity when running long distances and doing hard labor. The main constituent of wintergreen, Methyl Salicylate has been synthesized in labs and added to many ointments for musculoskeletal ailments. The synthetic form can be toxic when ingested.