Phytochemistry and Biological Profile of <i>Gaultheria procumbens</i> L. and Wintergreen Essential Oil: From Traditional Application to Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Targets

<i>Gaultheria procumbens</i> L. is a medicinal plant whose aerial parts (leaves, stems, and fruits) and methyl salicylate-rich essential oil (wintergreen oil) are used in phytotherapy to treat inflammation, muscular pain, and infection-related disorders. This overview summarises the curr...

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Main Authors: Piotr Michel, Monika Anna Olszewska
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/25/1/565