Wintergreen

The original source of the wintergreen flavor; leaves and berries used as trail food and a warming tea.

Benefits

Traditional aromatic tea
flavorful edible berry
classic minty-medicinal flavor

Key compounds

Methyl salicylatetanninsarbutin

May help with

Minor aches
need for a wild flavoring tea

Best for these goals

Aromatic wellnesstraditional comfort tea

How to use it

Leaves steeped as a light tea; bright red berries nibbled as a trail nibble

Evidence level

Traditional

Cautions & interactions

Leaf tea and berries in food amounts only. Concentrated wintergreen ESSENTIAL OIL is toxic if swallowed — never ingest it. Avoid if allergic to aspirin or on blood thinners (methyl salicylate).

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