Essential Oil Profile Tagetes
Traditional Use: Used in the fragrance industry. Medicinally it has been used to treat fungal infections. Properties: Antispasmodic, bactericidal, carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, fungicidal, stomachic Benefits: Athletes foot, bunions, calluses, chest infections, corns, coughs, fungal infections, warts. To help with fungal infections tagetes is best added to an ointment or balm. Blends Well With: Bergamot, citrus oils, clary sage, jasmine, lavender, lemon Of Interest: Commonly known as a marigold. Tagetes should not be confused with calendula which goes by the same common name. Safety Data: Avoid while pregnant. Phototoxic. May cause skin irritation. |
