NAYLOR: The most affected by the shutdown will be the federal workers who are deemed non-essential. Kelley, of the Treasury Employees Union, says the threat of a shutdown has federal employees fearful and anxious. KELLEY: Federal employees are in their third year of a pay freeze.
Wintergreen essential oil is derived from the leaves of a creeping shrub found in coniferous areas. The main chemical component in Wintergreen, methyl salicylate, is used in topical creams and massage blends because of its soothing properties.
In contrast, wintergreen berries taste like oil of wintergreen. The active ingredient in this oil, methyl salicylate (related to aspirin), is widely synthesized and used as a flavoring in chewing gum, toothpaste, breath fresheners, candy, and medicines such as Pepto BismolÂ®.