Wintergreen Essential Oil: Benefits, Methyl Salicylate Safety & Spiritual Symbolism

# Wintergreen Essential Oil: Benefits, Methyl Salicylate Safety & Spiritual Symbolism

Discover the powerful healing benefits and important safety considerations of Wintergreen Essential Oil, featuring insights from clinical aromatherapist Elizabeth Ashley and natural wisdom teacher Adam Barralet.

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## 🌿 What is Wintergreen Essential Oil?

Wintergreen essential oil is typically distilled from two species:

- Gaultheria procumbens

- Gaultheria fragrantissima

Rich in methyl salicylate, Wintergreen has long been used in traditional healing systems for muscular pain, rheumatism, and circulation.

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## ✅ What You’ll Learn:

### 🔬 Clinical & Traditional Benefits:

- The role of methyl salicylate in supporting circulation and easing physical discomfort.

- Traditional healing applications from Indigenous and Himalayan cultures.

### 🌱 Sustainability:

- Learn how wintergreen is wild-harvested in Nepal, with attention to environmental preservation and ethical practices.

### ⚠️ Essential Oil Safety:

- Critical safety warnings, including:

- Contraindications for those with blood-thinning medication

- Interactions with aspirin-like compounds

- When to avoid Wintergreen altogether

### 🌬️ Emotional & Energetic Properties:

- Adam Barralet explores Wintergreen’s subtle ability to release control, soften resistance, and invite energetic surrender.

### ✨ Spiritual Symbolism:

- Discover how Wintergreen is used in:

- Crystal pairings

- Ritual practices for letting go

- Aromatherapy work that supports spiritual trust and the softening of will

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## 🎥 Watch the Full Episode:

[Watch on YouTube](#)

Join Elizabeth and Adam as they blend clinical knowledge with spiritual insight to bring this fascinating oil into deeper focus.

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## 📚 Further Resources:

- The Secret Healer Series by Elizabeth Ashley

- [Tongue of the Trees Oracle](https://www.tongueofthetrees.com) (Adam Barralet & Elizabeth Ashley)

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