* Aspirin interacts with Wintergreen
==Benefits and uses of Wintergreen are==
Wintergreen leaf contains methyl salicylate : an aspirin-like chemical that might reduce pain, swelling, and fever. Celebrated as Gandapura in Ayurveda, Gultharia has been an important Ayurvedic remedy for relieving joint pain, muscular spasms, sprains, rheumatism, inflammation and for healing wounds.* The essential oil of Indian Winter Green has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties, which help * Helps alleviate the pain associated with joint ache and rheumatism.
*Arthritis.
*Menstrual cramps.
*Fever.
*Kidney problems.
*Asthma.*Nerve pain.*Gout .
==Uses in Chinese Patent Medicine==
* [[Die Da Zhi Tong Gao]]