Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Country of Origin
- Ingredient Origin
- CAS No.
- 90045-28-6
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Constituents
- Methyl salicylate
- 3,7-Guaiadiene
- alpha-Pinene
- Myrcene
- Delta 3-carene
- Limonene
- Delta-Cadinene
- Method of Production
Steam Distillation
- Part of Plant Used in Production
Leaf
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims
- Labeling Claims
- Product Features
- Analgesic
- Anti-rheumatic
- Anti-arthritic
- Anti-spasmodic
- Anti-septic
- Astringent
- Carminative
- Diuretic
- Emmenagogue
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Application Format
- Oral Care Applications
- Blending Information
Works well with:
- Carrier oils such as Jojoba and Coconut oils
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Vanilla
- Ylang-ylang
- Bergamot
- Basil
- Cypress
- Geranium
- Lavender
- Lemongrass
- Marjoram
- Peppermint
- Uses
- Wintergreen is traditionally used by Native Americans to increase stamina and concentration during exercise, and as a pain reliever afterwards
- The refreshing and rejuvenating aroma of Wintergreen oil allows it to enhance relaxation and uplift moods
- It has mentally stimulating effects that can increase attentiveness
- It fights colds, fevers, and the flu
- Wintergreen is commonly used in many foods, beverages, candy, and toothpaste flavors due to its similarity to peppermint
- It is an active ingredient in many topical pain relievers and could be used in toothache and headache remedies
- Research shows that it is one of the best natural analgesics, with many pain management uses
- It is energizing and immune-enhancing, fighting free radical damage and reducing inflammation
- Other uses include: as a bath soak for sore muscles, an ingredient in air fresheners, natural toothpaste, and mouthwash ingredient, skin and hair treatments, digestive reliever, cold and flu treatment
- Wintergreen can also be used in beekeeping to help with varroa mites
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Fresh sweet wintergreen
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Specific Gravity (at 25°C) | 1.1810 - 1.1850 | g/cm³ | - |
| Refractive Index (at 20°C) | 1.535 - 1.538 | - | - |
| Acid | max. 1 | - | - |
| Methyl Salicylate | min. 98 | % | GC |
Safety & Health
- Safety Information
- Not advised to use the pure (concentrated) essential oil, as it can be toxic
- Instead, it should be diluted in a safe carrier oil
- Avoid contact with eyes and mouth
Storage & Handling
- Storage
Store in well-filled, tightly sealed containers, in a cool dry place, away from direct sunlight.