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Tagetes Oil
Tagetes Oil
The Tagetes plant is considered as a weed that have dark green leaves with numerous yellow and orange carnation-like flowers. It can grow up to 60 cm in height.
General Name: | Tagetes Oil |
Botanical Name: | Tagetes Minuta |
Method of Extraction: | Steam Distillation |
Part of Plant Used: | Flower |
Origin: | Middle East |
Application: | Tagetes Essential oil is commonly used to keep insects away. Aromatherapists use the oil for treating parasitic and fungal issues, as it is also found effective to facilitate the flow of mucous and loosening congestion. |
Strength of Aroma: | Medium |
Color: | Reddish yellow liquid. |
Blends Well With: | Juniper, Lavender, Pine, Geranium, Sandalwood, Jasmine, Frankincense and all Citrus oils. |
Aromatic Scent: | sweet, fruity and almost citrus-like. |
History: | Tagetes was brought to Australia by Australian troops after the Boer war. It grew profusely there and is also known as Mexican marigold and Tagetes. |
Precautions: | Tagetes essential oil is a very powerful oil and should be used only y experienced professionals. It should be avoided during pregnancy and sensitive skin people. |