dōTERRA Wintergreen (Nepalese) Essential Oil - 15ml
dōTERRA Wintergreen (Nepalese) Essential Oil - 15ml
Wintergreen is steam distilled from the leaf of Gaultheria fragrantissima, a low, creeping shrub. doTERRA's is wild-harvested in the foothills of Nepal by rural villagers, then distilled close to where it grows in community-run facilities — a single batch takes considerably longer to distil than most leaf oils.
The aroma is sweet and minty, closer to a boiled sweet than a garden herb. That distinctive, consistent smell comes from the oil being made up almost entirely of a single natural compound, methyl salicylate — one of only two plants known to contain it naturally, alongside Birch.
Because so much of the bottle is that one compound, Wintergreen is one of the most concentrated single-note oils in the range. It needs a noticeably heavier hand with a carrier oil than something like Lavender or Wild Orange, and a drop or two in a diffuser is plenty.
Why people choose it
- A sweet, minty aroma, closer to a boiled sweet than a garden herb
- Steam distilled from the leaf of Gaultheria fragrantissima over many hours
- Wild-harvested in the foothills of Nepal and distilled in community-run facilities
- Made up almost entirely of a single natural compound, methyl salicylate
- One of the most concentrated single-note oils in the range, needing a heavier hand with carrier oil
How it smells
Sweet and minty, closer to a boiled sweet than a garden herb, with an intensity that comes from being made up almost entirely of one natural compound.
How to use it
- In a diffuser
- One to two drops in a diffuser is plenty — it's one of the most concentrated aromas in the range and carries a long way.
- On skin
- Dilute generously with a carrier oil before applying to the area of your choice.
- Dilution
- Because it's so concentrated, start with one drop of Wintergreen to eight or ten drops of fractionated coconut oil for topical use — noticeably more carrier oil than most single oils need.
- Worth knowing
- This oil is dominated by a single compound, so it needs a heavier hand with a carrier oil than most other single oils in the range.
Details
- Botanical name
- Gaultheria fragrantissima
- Plant part
- Leaf
- Extraction
- Steam distillation
- Key compounds
- Methyl salicylate
- Size
- 15 ml
Safety
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor's care, speak to your practitioner before use. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas. This is one of the most concentrated single-note oils in the range, so always dilute generously with a carrier oil for topical use.
This information is for general use and is not medical advice. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or nursing, speak to your GP, midwife or pharmacist.
Blends well with
Common questions
What does Wintergreen smell like?
Sweet and minty, closer to a boiled sweet than a garden herb.
Why does it need more carrier oil than other single oils?
It's made up almost entirely of one natural compound, methyl salicylate, which makes it one of the most concentrated single-note oils in the range.
Where does doTERRA source Wintergreen from?
Nepal, where it's wild-harvested in the foothills of the Himalaya and distilled in community-run facilities close to where it grows.
Does distilling it take longer than other leaf oils?
Yes, considerably longer than most — a single batch takes many hours rather than one or two.
What does it blend well with?
A little goes a long way, so most people use it sparingly alongside a milder mint or herb oil rather than on its own.