Gaultheria procumbens (Wintergreen) - self study

Question 1

What is wintergreen used for?

Answer 1

Conatins Terpene essential oils - Methyl
salicylates
Used clinically to dissolve cholesterol containing gallstones, reduce gastric
hyperacidity in GORD and support
intestinal peristalsis.

Esters (important in the flavour): are stimulant, carminative and stomachic. Induces phase II liver enzymes responsible for detoxifying carcinogens.