Wintergreen Oil
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Wintergreen or Gaultheria is native to the forests of China and Nepal and has been used by Amerindians for centuries for its virtues. It is a heather of about 15 cm composed of white flowers turning into red berries in October. Its leaves are thick, oval and dark green color up to 5 cm. It is found under two different names: Gaultheria procumbens or Gaultheria fragrantissima, but its composition and properties are similar. |
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