Botanical name: Tagetes minuta var. bipinata
Other name: Khaki Bush and Mexican Marie Gold
Tagetes oil, an essential oil obtained from marigold flowers through steam distillation, is known for its therapeutic properties. Marigolds, characterized by glossy, vibrant orange or yellow flowers, belong to the sunflower family. The stem, leaves, and flowers of this plant are utilized for their medicinal benefits. Tagetes oil is employed in treating various ailments, and a tea made from marigold leaves proves effective against issues like indigestion and constipation. The petals of marigold flowers exhibit anti-inflammatory properties, akin to medicinal substances.
Medicinal Uses:
- Tagetes essential oil has healing power along with relaxing. This oil helps you to calm down cramps.
- This oil is helpful in removing your skin-related problems. It helps to remove scars from your face, treat eczema, rashes, cracked skin, viral infections, and inflammation.
- Tagetes flower oil has sedative properties, which are helpful in reducing inflammation.
- It is also helpful in cold-flu. In addition, using this oil in baths can promote respiratory health and help with cold-flu symptoms.
- Topically, it is used in baths, diffusers, or directly inhaled.
- This oil can also prove helpful in your cough colic and cold.
- With the help of this oil, you can also help to overcome or cure your skin problems.
