WINTERGREEN OIL (Oil of Gaultheria)

It is obtained by distillation of the leaves of Gaultheria fragrantissima Wall.

1.     Organoleptic Properties:

Appearance                :      Fluid liquid.

Color                          :      Pale yellow or yellowish or pinkish.

Aroma                        :      Strongly aromatic with a sweet characteristic odor, displaying a peculiar creamy-fruity topnote and a sweet-woody dryout.

2.     Physico-chemical properties:

Specific gravity           :      1.1735 to 1.1855 at 25⁰ C.

Optical rotation           :      [-] 0.3⁰ to [-] 10.5⁰ at 25⁰ C.

Refractive index          :      1.537 to 1.5405 at 25⁰ C.

Acid number               :      10 to 25

Ester number              :      335 to 365

Ester number

after acetylation          :      88.8 to 98% (calculated as Methyl Salicylate)

Solubility                    :      Soluble in 2.0 to 3.5 volumes of 80% alcohol.

3.      Packing :

Epoxy-coated metallic barrels - 100 kg capacities.

4.      Use:

(a)               As a flavoring agent in the confectionery industry and in the manufacture of soft drinks; it is also used in the pharmaceutical and perfumery industry.

(b)               Aromatherapeutic uses:

Antiseptic, a diuretic, stimulant, emenagogue and antirheumatic. It is very useful in many rheumatic conditions, for gout and stiffness due to old age. It also revitalizes and gives energy following muscular pains, particularly good for athletes for instance.

Caution:

Do not use this oil to pregnant and children.

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