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Botanical Name: Gaultheria procumbens L. Family: Ericaceae. Synonyms: Aromatic wintergreen; checkerberry; teaberry; gaultheria oil. Origin: Native to North America. It's extensively grown in Canada and the USA for oil. The oil is mainly produced in the USA. Botanical Description: A small mat-forming woody shrub up to 15-cm (6 in.) high, with slender creeping stems, flowering branches and bright green leathery serrated leaves at the top, and white or pinkish bell-shaped flowers. The berries are red and fleshy. Oil Extraction: Essential oil is obtained by steam - water distillation of the macerated leaves. The oil is pale yellow, yellowish, occasionally pinkish mobile liquid. Yield 0.5 to 0.7%. Aroma Profile: The top note is sweet, aromatic, creamy-fruity, powerful. The body note is intensely sweet-aromatic, fresh and penetrating. The dry-out is sweet-woody. No tar like notes should be present. Major Constituents: Methyl salicylate (96 to 99%). Adulterants: Synthetic methyl salicylate, sweet birch oil. Regulatory Status: None. ASP 2922. Aromatherapy: Refreshing, bracing, invigorating. Blends well with: Oregano, peppermint, spearmint, ylang ylang, thyme, vanilla, marjoram. Safety Data: Toxic, irritant, sensitizing. Avoid during pregnancy.
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