1 The estimated annual medical cost of obesity in the U.S. was $147 billion in 2008 U.S. dollars; the medical costs for people who are obese were $1,429 higher than those of normal weight. [ Read summary ].
Wintergreen essential oil improves logical thinking and stimulates mental power. Apart from all these natural benefits, this oil is used as a flavoring agent in candies, root beer, chewing gums, smokeless tobacco, mouth fresheners, mouthwash like Listerine, in toothpastes and certain other oral care products.
CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS: The main chemical components of wintergreen oil are menthyl salicylate and gaultherilene. PRECAUTIONS: Wintergreen oil is toxic and when taken internally can be fatal. BLENDS: Blends well with: Oregano, Peppermint, Thyme, Cajuput, Eucalyptus, Niaoli and Ylang Ylang It has been suggested that Wintergreen Oil should not be used in Aromatherapy because of its highly toxic properties, but this could be said of many Essential Oils. wintergreen