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Slender Wintergreen

Gaultheria ovatifolia

About Slender Wintergreen

Scientific NameGaultheria ovatifolia
Safety Rating N/A
Evidence LevelN/A

Scientific Summary

Slender Wintergreen (Gaultheria ovatifolia) is an evergreen shrub whose leaves and bark contain gaultherin, a natural methyl salicylate glycoside. It is traditionally used to boost the immune system, ease cold and flu symptoms, increase stamina, and treat conditions such as chronic diarrhea, edema, abnormal uterine bleeding, diabetes, and heart problems. Because it contains methyl salicylate, internal use should be limited and it is not recommended for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or people on blood‑thinning medications; topical use should avoid broken skin.

Source: PMC: Terminalia Chebula, WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants (Vols 1-3), PMC: Wintergreen

Products Containing Slender Wintergreen

31 products from NIH DSLD database (verified label data)

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Calm $48.55
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Optimized African Mango Irvingia With Phase 3 Calorie Control Complex -
Optimized African Mango Irvingia With Phase 3 Calorie Control Complex $11.90
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Sinus Take Care $15.77
Stress Defense $31.29
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Wintergreen $17.12
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Wintergreen Alcohol Free $8.21
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Wintergreen Herb 450 mg $56.73
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Wintergreen Herb Strawberry Flavor $14.15
Wintergreen Herb Vanilla Flavor $94.06
Wintergreen Non-Alcohol $27.02
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Wintergreen Oil $17.12
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Wintergreen Sugar Free $13.67
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Wintergreen Sugar Free Alcohol Free $15.13

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Research

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