Tagetes Essential Oil

Description

Tagetes Essential Oil

INCI :: Tagetes Minuta Essential Oil

This beautiful deep amber aromatherapy oil is highly aromatic. It is a sweet smelling oil.

It’s alluring aroma is predominantly herbaceous with citrussy, fruity and floral undertones.

Tagetes Essential Oil Not Marigold Essential Oil

There is much confusion around the origins and naming of Tagetes Essential Oil. It is often confused with Marigold Essential Oil.

Tagetes Essential Oil is also known as Tagette Essential Oil, Taget Essential Oil, Marigold Essential Oil, Mexican Marigold Essential Oil and even Calendula Essential Oil.

The term Calendula Essential Oil is entirely misleading as Calendula has nothing to do with Tagetes Essential Oil.

The confusion arises from the fact that Calendula and Tagetes belong to the same plant family, Asteraceae.

However, these herbs are a different genus and species to each other. The botanical name for Tagetes is, Tagetes minuta, and the botanical name for Calendula is Calendula officinalis.

Clarity On Tagetes Essential Oil

According to Julia Lawless the name Marigold Essential Oil is also entirely misleading. She says the reason for this is that Tagetes Essential Oil is made using Mexican Marigold (Tagetes minuta) or the Africa Marigold (T. erecta)…

Tagetes minuta L. is an annual aromatic herb that belongs to the family Asteraceae and the genus Tagetes, which is one of the most abundant plant taxonomical groupings, comprising of about 1,000 genera and over 23,000 species. Tagetes minutais known by several common names such as Mexican marigold, wild marigold, stinkweed, stinking roger  and khaki bush In East Africa, the plant is known by different local and indigenous ethnic-based names such as, Ol’ bangi (Maa), Omosumo (Kisii), Kivangi (Kamba), Ang’we/Anyach(Luo), Mũbangi (Kikuyu), Etakanyi  (Luhya), Chemiasoriet  (Kalenjin), Mubangi  (Meru), Mukazimurofa (Runyankole), Rwasesa (Rukonjo) and omukazimurofu (Rutooro). The plant is native to the temperate  grasslands and montane regions of southern South America, including countries such as Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru. The plant has since been introduced to many parts of the world  including Africa, Australia, New Zealand, United States, Europe and Asia where it grows wildly, and as a weed, although it has lately been grown commercially in many regions of the world.

Essential oils of T. minuta have been extensively studied both in vivo and in vitro for various bioactivity properties and have been reported to have antimicrobial, insecticidal, nematicidal*, acaricidal and repellency action against a wide range of human, livestock and plant pests and pathogens.

They have also been shown to be antibacterial, antioxidant, and cytotoxic.

*Nematicidal describes something that is able to kill nematodes, which are tiny worms that are often parasitic and cause harm plants. A nematicide is a product used for the purpose of killing nematodes. These can be chemical pesticides or, increasingly, natural products like those found in essential oils like Tagetes.

Examples Of Nematodes

Potato cyst nematodes: The golden (Globodera rostochiensis) and white (Globodera pallida) nematodes are significant pests of potatoes and tomatoes, especially in allotments and gardens.
Root-knot nematodes: These nematodes, including the native Meloidogyne hapla, are known for forming galls on plant roots and can cause significant damage to soft fruit crops.

Typical Uses For Tagetes Essential Oil

Tagetes Minuta Essential Oil is primarily used for its antifungal and antiseptic properties to treat skin issues like fungal infections, warts, and cuts, and for respiratory support.

It is also used to relieve everyday aches, calm nerves, and uplift mood.

In terms of emotional and mental health, Tagetes Minuta Essential Oil is excellent for stress relief. It has a calming effect on the nerves and helps relieve stress and mental confusion.

Considered an uplifting aromatherapy oil, it can support and elevate our spirits and induce a sense of well-being, thereby dispelling apathy and lethargy.

It also possesses considerable insect repellent properties.

• Warts + Calluses + Bunions + Corns
• Resistant Fungal Infections + Athlete’s Foot
• Parasitic Infestations
• Respiratory health: chest infections, catarrh, coughs, and bronchitis
• Emotional and mental well-being: stress
• Gardening applications – as a nematicide

Tagetes Essential Oil For Skincare

Tagetes Essential Oil has been variously used for skin infections and wound healing. However, Tagetes Essential Oil is profoundly phototoxic. Consequently, Wild As The Wind do NOT advocate topical use of this essential oil if sun exposure is likely within 36 hours of use, (see contraindications).

To learn more about how essential oils can protect us when we are exposed to the sun, and learn about the few oils that have the opposite effect in: Essential Oils For Sun Protection.

*It is not safe to use Tagetes Essential Oil on your skin until it is properly diluted. Learn how to dilute essential oils here: How To Use Essential Oils

Tagetes Essential Oil Contraindications

Avoid using during pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding.

Tagetes Essential Oil is exceptionally phototoxic.

Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young indicate that Tagetes Essential Oil cannot safely be used in concentrations above 0.01% for topical formulations if the user is likely to expose their skin to direct sunlight within 36 hours of application.

Always dilute Tagetes Minuta Essential Oil in a suitable carrier oil before applying it to the skin.

After diluting, perform a patch test on a small area of skin before widespread use.

Source Material: Bioactive properties of Tagetes minutaL. (Asteraceae) essential oils: A review

Wild As The Wind Essential Oils

Wild As The Wind offer one of the most extensive ranges of premium quality, therapeutic grade UK essential oils available online.

Professional therapists use Wild As The Wind Essential Oils, including Osteopaths and Massage Therapists.

Wild As The Wind Essential Oils are also used domestically, for home remedies as well as in green cleaning products etc.

Wild As The Wind Essential Oils Are Suitable For:

• Diffusing & nebulising
• Diluting to make body & bath oils (1% dilution)
• Using in your household first aid kit (average 2% dilution)
• Adding to your shampoos, conditioners & liquid soaps (5 drops per 100ml)
• Diluting to make face oils (2% dilution)
• Formulating effective household cleaners & sanitisers (average 5% dilution)

Please consult How To Use Essential Oils for more information on how to use aromatherapy oils, and how to blend them.

However, not all essential oils are suitable for all applications. For this reason, you must read the specific safety advice, including cautions and contraindications, for the specific essential oils you intend to use.

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