Wintergreen Oil

(Vernacular name: Machhino, Dhasingre. Botanical name: Gaultheria fr agrantissima Wall).

It is a native of the Himalayas and is distributed in central and eastern regions of Nepal ranging between 1100-2800m. Parts used: Leaves.
Active constituents: Mainly Methyl salicylate.

Uses:

a) As a flavoring agent in confectionery industry and in soft drinks.
b) In perfumery industry.
c) In aromatherapy: antiseptic, anti-rheumatic.
 

HBTL and its village cooperatives lead the way in producing and marketing the only FSC, Organic and Wildlife Friendly certified essential oils in the world. The wild plants are harvested from responsibly managed forests by villagers, distilled by local communities and quality controlled and packed by HBTL for sale to national and international markets.

Aromatherapy, through the use of essential oils, the purest essence of a plant, has been found to provide both psychological and physical benefits. HBTL’s essential oils, distilled from the aromatic herbs of Himalayan forests, are of the highest quality and purity. Used for medicinal purposes, relaxation or simply for their fragrance, the HBTL’s essential oils include Abies, Anthopogon, Artemisia, Calamus, Chamomile, Citronella, Cornmint, Eucalyptus, French basil, Jatamansi, Juniper berry, Juniper needle, Lemongrass, Palmarosa, Wintergreen, Valerian and Zanthoxylum.