Wintergreen Leaf

Wintergreen leaves have a very long history of medicinal uses. It is used for painful conditions such as headache, nerve pain sciatica, arthritis and other. The leaves are applied for back pain and sore muscles It us also an antiseptic and kills germs. For many years people have taken by mouth but now it's not recommended. Check online the many recipes using the leaves and making oil from the leaves. Please check with your herbalist if you not sure how to use the leaves for medicinal purposes I make a tea with the leaves and put it in a poultice and use for back pain. Also can use it for cleaning.