By Dr. Mercola
If you’ve ever used a pain-relieving ointment or rub with a mentholated aroma, then chances are you already know what wintergreen oil smells like.
The clean and minty scent of this herbal oil is associated with relieving pain and stimulating mental wellbeing. Discover more interesting facts about wintergreen oil in this article.
What Is Wintergreen Oil?
Wintergreen oil is extracted from a shrubby evergreen plant called Gaultheria procumbens, which is from the Ericaceae plant family. Wintergreen is native to North America, mainly in the Northeastern United States and Canada.
This low-growing shrub thrives best in rich, organic soils in shady locations, such as …read more
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