When rubbed on the affected area, this oil is readily absorbed through the skin and the presence of methyl salicylate induces numbness and an anesthetic effect on the nerves there. [1] It also increases the circulation of the blood and brings warmth to the area. The relaxing and stimulating effect of this oil reduces spasms in the respiratory, muscular, digestive, and nervous systems while providing relief from congestion in the chest, breathing trouble, asthma, spasmodic coughs, muscular cramps, digestive disorders, spasmodic diarrhea, convulsions, and various nervous afflictions.

The health benefits of wintergreen essential oil can be attributed to its properties as an analgesic, anodyne, antirheumatic, antiarthritic, antispasmodic, antiseptic, aromatic, astringent, carminative, diuretic, emmenagogue and a stimulating substance. The oil of wintergreen is a world-famous name, and it is extremely popular with the people suffering from rheumatism, arthritis, gout, and pain in their bones and joints for any number of reasons. This oil can usually be found in every household because it has many common applications.