Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Tagetes Essential Oil



 
Tagetes Essential Oil benefits and uses

Tagetes Essential Oil has various medicinal standards. It is said that there is proof that suggests this oil counters infections caused by Staphylococcus Aureus. It is used as a narcotic for the nervous system and is good at promoting sleep as it counters any stress. The active properties of the essential oil are Antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-spasmodic, carminative, dilator, emollient, insecticide, sedative, and tranquilizer. It is commonly used in spiritual circles to fix the certain situations those include stuck, negative, unhappy, pessimistic, and spiraling downwards.

Instructions for Use

Tagetes oil can be used directly as a steam to relieve bronchitis, chest infections. It can be blended with a carrier to make massage oil or supplementary to a warm bath to treat wounds.

History and Additional Information

Aztecs used the flowers to treat high blood pressure. Throughout China, it is used for coughs, sores, and ulcers. It is a yearly flowering plant growing to one foot high with soft green oval leaves and the plant produces a lot of yellow and orange daisy like flowers.

Details

Latin/Botanical Name:
Tagetes minuta
Other Names: Khakibush, marigold, Inca marigold, Indian marigold
Family: Asteraceae (Daisy)
Part of Plant Used: Flowering Plant
Place of Origin: South America naturalized in Africa, and Australia

Characteristics

Odor/Fragrance: citrus-like smell
Color: Yellow to red
Consistency: Medium

Safety Precautions for this Essential Oil

Essential oil is non poisonous at a low dosage. It can have a cross reaction with arnica and others in the composite family. It can be neuron-toxic, and a skin irritant etc.

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