Wintergreen is sometimes mistakenly believed to be a member of the mint family partly because it possesses a strong, crisp, mint-like aroma, but it is part of the Willow family that contains aspirin-like properties.
Wintergreen Essential Oil is typically composed of at least 96% methyl salicylate, an ester that can be toxic when not used with great care.
Wintergreen Essential Oil is excellent for its ability to reduce pain and inflammation.