Latin Name: Gaultheria Fragrantissima Plant Part Used: Leaves Source: China Extraction Method: Steam Distillation Aromatic Description: Sweet, minty, refreshing This Wholesale 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 due to its soothing properties. In fact, Wintergreen and birch are the only plants in the world that contain methyl salicylate. naturally. As a flavoring, small amounts of Wintergreen are used in candy, toothpaste, and chewing gum. When diffused, wintergreen has a refreshing aroma that is uplifting and uplifting.