Gaultheria Fragrantissima and Gaultheria Procumbens are two examples of the many plant species that make up the genus Gaultheria from which Wintergreen is derived. Characterized by low-growing wildflowers embellished with shiny evergreen leaves and small white flowers throughout July and August followed by bright red berries that often persist through winter.

Typically found in North America, Asia, and India. It goes by many names but the most common ones are Checkerberry, Boxberry, and Teaberry, among others. The fruit known as Wintergreen can be consumed raw or transformed into syrup, drinks, or jelly.

Why is Wintergreen an ingredient for Actfast Headache Relief Roll-On?

The leaves are steamed to create a potent oil.

Wintergreen essential oil contains a natural, but very powerful pain relief substance called Methyl Calicylate, which is also synthetically designed for use in over-the-counter painkillers. You know, the ones you’d normally pick up at your local pharmacy. If you’re anything like us, you might be trying to avoid those types of drugs in favor of a more natural approach, which is what makes wintergreen such a great alternative: it’s got the natural painkilling properties (LOTS of it), & it’s the real deal.