Oil Of Wintergreen (Noun)
Meaning
Oil or flavoring obtained from the creeping wintergreen or teaberry plant.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The oil of wintergreen was used in traditional medicine for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Some candies and gum products use oil of wintergreen as a flavoring agent due to its sweet and minty taste.
- The fragrance of oil of wintergreen is often used in aromatherapy to promote relaxation and reduce stress.
- Oil of wintergreen is sometimes used as a natural remedy for muscle and joint pain due to its methyl salicylate content.
- The oil of wintergreen extracted from the wintergreen plant is also used in the production of certain pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.