General Health Information

Medicinally, wintergreen leaves are taken internally as a
decoction to treat nephritis and bladder problems. It is used as a diuretic,
for the treatment of neuralgia, as a systemic tonic, to stimulate menses, and
to aid in bringing on lactation after childbirth. It has also been used to
relieve children’s headaches. Leaves have also been used for headaches and
other pains, and as a gargle for a sore throat and mouth.