the odor is
distinct and aromatic
the taste is
aromatic and astringent
constituents:
methyl salicylate
uses:
flavor for aromatic cascara sagrada fluidextract, local irritant, antiseptic, antirheumatic
Methyl salicylate - maybe produced:
1. synthetically
2. maceration with subsequent distillation with steam from the leaves of G. procumbens or from the bark of Betula lenta
other names
gaultheria oil, wintergreen oil, betula oil, or sweet birch oil
Formation of methyl salicylate (Hydrolyzed w/
gaultherase)
methyl salicylate
gaultherin + water saliculate