Tagetes, aka African Marigold, is known in Africa as Khaki Bush. It is also grown in France and North America. The Tagetes plant is essentially a weed with deeply divided, dark green leaves with numerous ornamental yellowish-orange carnation-like flowers.
The essential oil is mainly extracted from the leaves, flowers and stalks of the tagetes minuta, a family of flowers which includes daisies and sunflowers.
Chinese practitioners have for centuries used Tagetes in their traditional medicinal treatments to cure ailments such as coughs, colds and the colic disease.
Tagetes is a perennial herb native to the temperate grasslands and mountainous regions of southern South America; it is also now cultivated in other regions of the world due to its increasing popularity.
Disclaimer:
The International Federation of Aromatherapists does not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy. All cautions listed for individual oils do not include those cautions from ingestion.
Tagetes 100% - Pure + Natural (10ml)
- Safe4Kids: No
- Kosher: Certified
- Halal: Certified
- Vegan: Unknown
- Food Grade: Unknown
- Botanical Name: Tagetes minuta
- Country of Origin: South Africa
- Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
- Plant Part: Flowers
- Strength of Aroma: Middle
- Aromatic Scent: Sweet, fruity and almost citrus-like.
- Cautions: Dilute well before use; this oil is powerful, should only be used by experienced aromatherapists. This oil has phototoxic properties and exposure to the sun must be avoided after application to the skin. Due to their presence, please consult a physician prior to using this oil. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.
Blends With: Juniper, Lavender, Pine, Geranium, Sandalwood, Jasmine, Frankincense and all Citrus oils.
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