Tagette

Tagetes bipinata

PRODUCT CODE: BES0134

INGREDIENT IN (NATURES ESSENTIAL OIL BLENDS): PINK LADY, VALORY

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES: antimicrobial, fungicidal, antibiotic, antiseptic, insecticide, sedative, antispasmodic, diaphoretic, mucolytic

AFFINITY FOR: respiratory system, tissues and skin

RESONANCE: physical

PLANT FAMILY: Compositae

PART UTILIZED: flowers, stems

EXTRACTION METHOD: steam distilled

APPLICATION: Tagette should always be diluted well to avoid skin irritation. It may be applied to the feet or anywhere that skin care and repair is needed.

AROMATIC CONSIDERATIONS: The aroma of tagette essential oil is quite complex. The top note is sharp and bitter and has an almost unpleasant effect in the nose. This pungency is followed by a pleasant, herbaceous aroma (if you are still sniffing!). The end note is almost fruity with a citrus-like aroma. It is surprisingly pleasant when diffused. The fruit and citrus aromas seem to linger in the air.

EMOTIONAL – SPIRITUAL – MENTAL ASPECTS: I have never known an essential oil not to operate on just the physical plane, with no emotional effects. However, there does not seem to be any literature on the emotional aspects of this oil.

PHYSICAL ASPECT: Tagette is useful for infectious respiratory conditions where it encourages sufficient fever to burn away the infectious agent. Tagette aids in breaking up congestion, liquefying mucous and getting it flowing, and encouraging the drainage of lymph nodes. Tagette may be helpful to rid the body of toxins. Tagette is used to dissolve bunions, calluses, and corns. One of the most common uses of this essential oil is in the rebuilding of tissues and skin after burns or other injuries.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The aroma and therapeutic properties of tagette improve with age. At best, tagette should be aged for at least 6 months after distillation before being used in an essential oil blend.

CAUTIONS: This is a powerful and potent essential oil; dilute well. It is not intended for use with children. Do not use tagette if pregnant. Tagette may cause skin irritation and be photo-toxic if overused.

Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.

As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.