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French Marigold (Tagetes Patula)
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Tagetes patula, the French marigold, is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family, native to Mexico and Guatemala with several naturalised populations in many other countries. It is widely cultivated as an easily grown bedding plant, with thousands of different cultivars in brilliant shades of yellow and orange.
Some authorities regard Tagetes patula as a synonym of Tagetes erecta.
Tagetes is a powerful oil and should ideally only be used under the supervision of a qualified aromatherapist. It's rarely used in aromatherapy but can be found in massage blends for the treatment of fungal infections, bunions, corns and calluses. It's also used in the treatment of wounds, cuts and abrasions as well as in massage blends aimed at easing the effects of chest infections etc. It can also be blended in a cream or lotion for the same reasons.
Tagetes is not often burned or vaporised because it's aroma is not the most attractive. It's occasionally used to alleviate the symptoms of coughs, colds, bronchitis & chest infections. It's also an effective insect repellent.
A research showed that Magetes Patula essential oil showed higher concentration of components like β-caryophyllene, terpinolene, caryophyllene oxide, (Z)-β-ocimene, piperitenone, piperitone, (E)-ocimenone, (Z)-ocimenone, limonene and germacrene-D. The results clearly showed that the genotypes had wide variations for essential oil content, quite similar qualitative oil composition but differed for their relative oil percentages. Therefore, thorough screening of these genotypes for their phyto-constituents and further crop improvement programme will be beneficial for pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
Blends well with:
You may find that Tagetes blends especially well with clary sage, jasmine, lavender, lemon, myrrh, and tangerine.
Disclaimer: The information presented herein is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.
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