Gaulthérie (Gaultheria Or Wintergreen) Huile Essentielle Bio 10ml

Description

Gaulthéria fragrantissima
Gaultheria is a small shrub less than fifteen centimetres tall of the Ericaceae family, which grows in the forests of Nepal (Gaultheria fragrantissima syn. punctata) as well as in China (Gaultheria yunnanensis) and in North America (Gaultheria procumbens).

Directions

Skin application is recommended. However, pure essential oil of gaultheria may sometimes irritate the skin, especially in sensitive persons, and should be used preferably diluted in carrier oil (maximum 25% of essential oil concentration).It may be used pure on a small surface, but one should be prepared for its revulsive, vaso-dilator and heating effect which may be irritant.
Test on skin prior to use.

Warnings
Do not use in: pregnant or breast-feeding women, children under the age of six years, persons allergic to aspirin or to salicylates in general, in case of anticoagulant treatment.

Recipes

Muscle cramps
Dilute 2 drops of essential oil of gaultheria in 10 drops of arnica carrier oil. Apply this preparation before and after exercise.

Sprains, traumatic contusion
2 drops of essential oil of gaultheria, 2 drops of essential oil of helichrysum, 5 drops of plant oil. Apply by massaging gently twice daily for seven days.