Wintergreen plant has been used for respiratory conditions such as chronic mucous discharge but is mainly employed for joint and muscular pain relief from conditions such as lumbago, sciatica, neuralgia, gout, etc. Wintergreen is often added to liniments and ointments to help ease muscle and joint pains.

This pale yellow oil with an intense sweet-woody aroma should be diluted significantly before topical application – it would be a fine addition to any formulas for supporting joint and muscular aches and pains. Care must be taken to use Wintergreen in modest amounts and to always keep the oil away from children.