Wintergreen Ointment is applied to the skin as a counterirritant to relieve muscle pain. Counterirritants work by causing irritation that reduces pain and swelling in the underlying tissue. Wintergreen Ointment is also used to kill germs on the skin.
The active ingredient in wintergreen ointment, methyl salicylate, is closely related to aspirin and has analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. As such, products containing wintergreen oil (such as this ointment) are often used as an anti-inflammatory and topical pain reliever.
It aids with muscle ailments or joint and bone pain and is also effective in alleviating headaches.
It is also used for digestion problems including stomachache; lung conditions including asthma and pleurisy; pain and swelling (inflammation); fever; and kidney problems. Some people use small doses of wintergreen oil to increase stomach juices and improve digestion.
Recommended use:
This ointment can be applied by softly moisturising the ointment into the affected area.
This ointment can be applied 3 times a day.
What's in the box
1 x 500g Wintergreen Ointment
