Tagetes
tagetes patula l.
General Description
Native in South America and Mexico, flowers of the common French or African Marigold that supply this oil and are produced mainly in Egypt, South Africa, France and Argentina. Fresh oils are characterized by a very powerful fruity topnote and are used extensively in perfumes due to the sweet fragrance. The flowers are used in China for numerous ailments and in other parts of the world as tobacco and food flavoring.
How It's Made
The steam distillation of the fresh flowering herb produces Tagetes oil.
Aroma: Fresh, nutty scent. Strength: Fairly Strong Properties
Respiratory
Helps with Coughs
Immune System
Battles Common Cold and Influenza
Skin
Helps with Corns
Helps with Fungal Infections
Helps with Calluses
Helps with Bunions
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