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.

Tangerine

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     Benefits   

Tangerine Essential Oil helps in digestion and in healing wounds, relaxes the muscles, used in massage, regulates blood circulation and purifies blood and reduces stress and anxiety

·     Instructions for Use

Tangerine Oil can be used as an antiseptic, perfume, fragrant domestic cleaner, tonic, laxative stimulant, diuretic, soap, sedative and a relaxant.

·     History and Additional Information

Originally, Tangerine was grown in China and Southeast Asia only. Later it spread all around the world and is majorly planted in the US and Italy.

Tangerine is also called Mandarin because they have the same botanical name. It’s harvesting time is from August to December. Tangerine has a sweeter scent and a more orange color than Mandarin. Tangerine Oil is extracted by cold compression of the fruit’s rind. It has remarkable calming and aroma therapeutic properties.

·     Details

Latin/Botanical Name:  Citrus Reticulata

Other Names: Mandarine, Clementine, Mandarin Orange, Mandarin, Mandarino

Family: Rutaceae

Part of Plant Used: Peel of the Fruit

Place of Origin: China and Southeast Asia

·     Characteristics

Odor/Fragrance:  Radiant, Sweet, Similar to orange

Color: Orange, Yellowish in the form of oil.

Aroma Strength: Mild

Consistency: Light

Note: Center

Blending Suggestions: Tangerine Essential Oil blends fine with Jasmine, Nutmeg, Lemon, Geranium, Rose, Grape fruit, Cinnamon, Black pepper, Clove, Basil, Lavender, Juniper and Ylang-ylang Essential Oils.

·     Safety Precautions for this Essential Oil

Tangerine Essential Oil should not be exposed to light as it may cause photo-toxicity depending on the skin type. Generally it is non-toxicant, non-sensitizing and non-irritant.

Tarragon

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       Benefits   

Tarragon Essential Oil helps in digestion, improves blood circulation, and cures dyspepsia and eating disorders. It is also anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic and is a great stimulant.

·         Instructions for Use

Proportionally Diluted Tarragon Essential Oil is safe to inhale, diffuse, apply few drops to abdomen or temples, use as a deodorant and can also be taken as a supplement.

·         History and Additional Information

Tarragon is a perennial herb that was originally grown in South East Asia. Due to Its herbaceous aroma, it’s used in cooking and in making Tarragon Vinegar. It also makes a very flavorsome salad dressing/seasoning. Its botanical name means ‘Little Dragon’, presumably named because of its roots twisted like a Dragon.

Tarragon Oil is extracted by Steam distillation of Tarragon leaves and flowering tops and is used for therapeutic purpose and various other health benefits. Formerly, its root was used to treat Toothache.

·        Details

Latin/Botanical Name:  Artemisia Dracunculus

Other Names: Dragon’s-wort, Estragon, Wild Tarragon, French Tarragon, Mugwort, Estragon, Russian Tarragon, Little Dragon

Family: Asteraceae

Part of Plant Used: Leaves and herbs of the Plant

Place of Origin: Siberia, Central Asia

·        Characteristics

Odor/Fragrance:  Anise-like, Sweet and Spicy

Color: Fresh Green leaves, Light Yellow Oil.

Aroma Strength: Strong

Consistency: Thin

Note: Top

Blending Suggestions: Tarragon Essential Oil blends fine with Lavender, Rosewood, Carrot seed and Lime, Silver fir and Scots Pine Essential Oils.

·         Safety Precautions for this Essential Oil

Tarragon Oil is non-toxic, non-sensitizing and non-irritant. However, do not exceed the recommended dosage.