Tagetes Absolute Oil
Our organically crafted Tagetes Essential Oil, also called Tagetes Marigold Essential Oil, is steam distilled from the bright-orange flowers of the Tagetes minuta plant, also called the Mexican Marigold. The essential oils has a strong, warm, sweet-herbaceous, distinctive ketonic (pungent) aroma with a very powerful fruity undertone, reminiscent of green apple.
Tagestes ( Family: Asteraceae) also known as Southern Cone Marigold is native to the southern half of South America. It has been introduced around the world and has become naturalized in Europe, Asia, Austalasia, North America, and Africa. It is a tall upright with small flowers. The leaves are simple (lobed or unlobed but not separated in leaflets) with alternate arrangement. The leaf blade has both teeth and lobes. Flower head has tubular disk and ray flowers.
Commonly known as a Marigold, Tagetes Essential Oil should not be confused with Calendula Oil (Calendula officials) which goes by the same common name.
REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES
Tagetes Essential Oil is a popular ingredient in perfumery, used extensively in French perfumes. Apart from its fresh and uplifting aroma, Tagetes has also been credited with having properties including as an anti-infectious, anti-microbial, antibiotic, anti-spasmodic, anti-parasitic, antiseptic, insecticide and sedative agent. Tagetes (Marigold) Essential Oil can also help ease unwanted muscle spasms and reduce the presence of unwanted microbial activity. Tagete Oil is deeply skin nourishing and rejuvenating, possibly helping with cell rejuvenation and localized tissue healing. Furthermore, it can handle symptoms of eczema, psoriasis and other unsightly inflammatory skin conditions.
In aromatherapy, Tagetes Oil is often used for improving sleep quality and reducing anxiety levels. It can help remove harmful energy, encourage mental clarity, and support greater personal awareness.
Safety-dilute in carrier oil before applying to skin. Perform a patch test for allergies.
PART USED Flowering Tops
SYNONYMS Tagetes erecta L.
Tagetes minuta L. var bipinata
COMMON NAMES Mexican Marigold, Khaki Bush, Southern Marigold, Wild Marigold, Indian Marigold
EXTRACTION METHOD Steam Distilled Essential Oil
ORIGIN Madagascar
NOTE CLASSIFICATION Top to Middle Note
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