(06/25/09) Wintergreen oil is best known for its fresh minty flavor, but it also has a long history as an effective herbal painkiller. Dr. Curt Stager and Martha Foley talk about this home remedy which, like its chemical cousin aspirin, can be hard on the stomach, and is toxic in high doses or with prolonged use.
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