WINTERGREEN
A woody evergreen ground cover with a sweet, cool, minty aroma. Steam distilled from the leaves of Gaultheria procumbens.
A Woodland Evergreen with a Bold Aroma
Wintergreen grows as a low, woody evergreen ground cover across shaded forest floors. Its leathery leaves carry the sweet, cool, minty fragrance many people recognize immediately from chewing gum, candies, and toothpaste.
Young Living Wintergreen Essential Oil comes from Gaultheria procumbens. Understanding the plant behind the bottle helps us appreciate both its bold aromatic character and the thoughtful use it deserves.
The Chemistry Behind the Cool
Methyl Salicylate
Methyl salicylate contributes strongly to Wintergreen's unmistakable crisp aroma and its characteristic cooling sensory experience on the skin. Its high concentration also explains why this potent essential oil deserves thoughtful dilution and label-directed use.
The Cooling Experience
Appropriately diluted topical application creates Wintergreen's signature cooling, refreshing sensory experience — a feeling many people love after physical activity or a long day of movement.
Aromatic Character
Crisp. Sweet. Minty. Bold. Invigorating. Wintergreen's aroma awakens the senses and pairs beautifully with citrus, evergreen, and warm spice notes.
A Companion for an Active Life
✦ After Movement
- Dilute Wintergreen with V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex and massage into fatigued muscles and joints following physical activity.
- Incorporate appropriately diluted Wintergreen into a neck and shoulder massage.
- Add appropriately diluted Wintergreen to a post-exercise massage routine.
- Add 1–2 drops to an appropriate amount of foot cream for a refreshing foot massage.
Topical Directions
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4 drops V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex
Test on a small area of skin before broader topical application. Follow current product label directions.
Invigorate the Senses
Wintergreen carries a stimulating, minty aroma that can invigorate the senses when inhaled or diffused. Diffuse for up to 10 minutes, three times daily. Follow current product label directions.
Six Blends to Try
Autumn Air
- 4 drops Bergamot
- 3 drops Lemon
- 3 drops Elemi
- 2 drops Wintergreen
A light, breezy blend of citrus brightness and crisp botanical character.
Changing Leaves
- 6 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce
- 2 drops Wintergreen
- 2 drops Eucalyptus Globulus
Winter Wonderland
- 4 drops Gathering™
- 3 drops Cedarwood
- 3 drops Wintergreen
Candy Hearts
- 2 drops Stress Away™
- 2 drops Tangerine
- 2 drops Copaiba
- 1 drop Wintergreen
Fizzy Float
- 3 drops Wintergreen
- 3 drops Citrus Fresh™
Winter Room
- 2 drops Wintergreen
- 2 drops Spruce
- 2 drops Orange
Fresh Yoga Mat Spray
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup witch hazel
- 10 drops Wintergreen
- 10 drops Tea Tree
Combine in a spray bottle. Shake before use. Spray onto yoga mat and wipe clean.
Wintergreen + Eucalyptus Radiata
- A dime-size amount of coconut oil
- 1 drop Wintergreen
- 2 drops Eucalyptus Radiata
An appropriately diluted aromatic topical experience. Follow current safety guidance.
Wintergreen in Raindrop Technique™
Wintergreen is one of the essential oils traditionally included in Young Living's Raindrop Technique™. The method combines essential oils with bodywork techniques to create a relaxing and rejuvenating sensory experience.
What People Ask About Wintergreen
What plant does Wintergreen Essential Oil come from?
What does Wintergreen smell like?
What is methyl salicylate?
Why does Wintergreen feel cool on the skin?
Do I need to dilute Wintergreen?
How can I use Wintergreen after exercise?
Can I diffuse Wintergreen?
Is Wintergreen only a winter oil?
What oils pair well with Wintergreen?
Is Wintergreen used in Young Living blends and products?
Is Wintergreen part of Raindrop Technique™?
Why does the Wintergreen bottle have a child-resistant cap?
Botanical Potency + Thoughtful Care
Wintergreen is a particularly potent essential oil. Its beauty and its chemistry belong together — and both call for care.
- Follow current Wintergreen product label directions.
- Wintergreen is a potent essential oil.
- Dilute for topical application according to current label directions.
- Perform a small skin test before broader topical application.
- Keep the child-resistant cap securely in place.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
- Do not casually use Wintergreen internally.
- Consult an appropriate healthcare professional regarding pregnancy, nursing, medications, health conditions, children, or other individual circumstances.
- Because Wintergreen contains naturally occurring methyl salicylate, additional care is encouraged for people using medications or managing health circumstances where salicylates may matter.
Continue Exploring
Follow Wintergreen's story into complementary oils and blends within the Connect the Dots™ Wellness Resource Library.
Connect the Dots
Wintergreen reminds us that even the smallest woodland plant can carry remarkable chemistry — and that thoughtful care allows nature's gifts to serve us well. Observe. Discover. Thrive.™
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