Wintergreen Leaf 1 Oz. (Gaultheria procumbens)
Product Details
One
ounce, cut and sifted.100% Certified USDA Organic & Kosher.
Wintergreen Leaf (Gaultheria procumbens) has a rich history of
use by indigenous peoples of North America. The leaves and berries were brewed
into tea for medicinal purposes, with uses documented for treating
stomachaches, coughs, and fever. The strong wintergreen flavor also made it a
popular culinary ingredient. Eastern tribes would chew on the leaves for a
minty taste and add them to stews for a unique flavor profile.
An active ingredient in wintergreen, methyl salicylate, has
pain-relieving properties and was used topically to treat muscle aches and
rheumatism. Wintergreen oil was also used as a flavoring agent in various
products like toothpaste, candy, and chewing gum due to its minty taste.
Magically, wintergreen has been associated with protection and
love. Some cultures believed burning the leaves or twigs could ward off evil
spirits and create a safe space. In love magic, wintergreen tea was sometimes
consumed as a love charm or aphrodisiac.
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