Tagetes
Tagetes
Tagetes Essential Oil
Tagetes essential oil has a sweet, fruity aroma with some similarity to a citrus aroma.
Inhaling it clears thinking, and elevates emotional control. It also can relieve tension and anxiety.
Aromatic Profile
Top note: Lovely sweet, fruity, floral, herbaceous notes
Heart Note: Sweet, fruity, floral, herbaceous, delicate, green, balsamic notes
Base Note: Herbaceous, delicate, green, balsamic notes
Classification: Top note
Tenacity: Low
In natural perfumery tagetes is used in making colognes, chypres, fougeres, fruity and high class floral perfumes.
It blends well with many oils, including blood orange, cypress, red mandarin, and lemongrass.
More About Our Tagetes Essential Oil
Size: 5ml amber glass bottle or 1.5ml amber glass sample vial
Source: South Africa
Production method: Steam distillation from the leaves, stalks, and flowers
Botanical name: Tagetes minuta
Note: Also known as “Mexican marigold”. Tagetes is a relative of Calendula officianalis, also known as “true marigold”, see our marigold CO2 extract for this oil.
Homeopathic Properties of Tagetes Essential Oil
Uses
Internal–oral, inhalation, diffusion, suppository
External–topical application, massage, skin cosmetics, bath, local or spinal compress, application to energy centers and meridian points
Observations and Anecdotal Information
Tagetes essential oil is said to be a powerful insect repellant. It’s commonly used in Africa at a 5% dilution to repel flies and mosquitos, and to kill maggots in open wounds. As it’s a very powerful essential oil it should only be used in small amounts over short time periods. It has antimicrobial, antibacterial, and antibiotic properties, making it a great ally in resolving infections such as staph, strep, and other bacterial infections.
It’s known to have a natural healing effect on cuts, calluses, wounds, and bunions. It can be used to treat chest infections and colds, as it dilates the bronchi and dissolves mucus, which then relieves the urge to cough, while liquifying congestion so it can naturally flow again.
Tagetes essential oil is also anti-parasitic and anti-fungal, and can be added to a healing bath for relieving skin parasites and other funguses. The oil has also been also used to relieve the pain of rheumatism and fibromyalgia. It can be added to bathwater or used as a massage oil for this purpose as well.
Tagetes lucida is a close relative to tagetes which grows in Central and South America. Historically, Aztec shaman’s used this flower as a sacred incense, and burned it annually on Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) for honoring those who have passed. Known as the flower of the dead, it is placed on altars throughout the area.
Cautions
Avoid using within 24 hours of exposure to sunlight or UV light. It can be photosensitizing to some people.
Generally recognized as safe at normal dosage.
Avoid use in pregnancy and during lactation.
Avoid use with infants and small children, unless recommended by a health care professional.
None of our products are recognized or approved by the FDA. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. This information is anecdotal, and is provided for educational purposes only. It is not meant to be taken as medical advice. See a health care professional for medical advice. More about our disclaimer.
