n. Any of a genus (Gaultheria) of evergreen plants of the heath family; especially: a low creeping evergreen shrub (G. procumbens) of North America with white flowers and spicy red berries; an essential oil from this plant; flavor of this oil, wintergreen lozenges.

any of several evergreen perennials of the genus Pyrola

creeping shrub of eastern North America having white bell-shaped flowers followed by spicy red berrylike fruit and shiny aromatic leaves that yield wintergreen oil

spicy red berrylike fruit; source of wintergreen oil

Wintergreen not only helps carry other herbal oils through the skin, it is also effective in relieving arthritis pain, joint stiffness, muscle spasms, and inflammation.

( Gaultheria procumbens) Best known for its strong, cooling flavor, wintergreen is part of a complex formula that helps shield against sun damage—used for hair in our Color Conserve(tm) Foaming Leave-In Conditioner and for lips in our Lip Tint SPF 15.

(Gaultheria procumbens L.). Toothache, promote milk flow in nursing mothers. The essential oil of the leaves (methyl salicylate) is produced synthetically as a flavoring for Lifesavers and other foods. Highly toxic.