Tagettes is an annual herb up to 60 cm high with soft, oval, pale leaves and bright orange daisy-like flowers. The essential oil is obtained by steam distillation from the fresh flowering herb.
Tagettes essential oil is extracted from Tagettes minute of the Compositae family and is also known as marigold, Mexican marigold and tagetette.
After the Boer war in South Africa, Australian troops brought plants to their native land where it grew profusely. It is an ingredient of many foot treatment preparations and is also used in some perfumes. Tagettes oil is very powerful oil and should be used sparingly and should be avoided during pregnancy. Not to be used on a sensitive skin and may cause photosensitivity. Cases of dermatitis have been reported.
The therapeutic properties of Tagettes oil are anti-infectious, anti-microbial, antibiotic, anti-spasmodic, anti-parasitic, antiseptic, insecticide and sedative. Tagettes oil, commonly known as tagettes absolute oil is used for a number of purposes. The popular natural essential oil is extracted from Tagettes minute of the Compositae family. In addition to this, it is known as marigold, Mexican marigold and tagetette. Tagettes absolute oil is very much in demand because of its medicinal properties.
Benefit & Uses: Tagette absolute oil has unique place in perfumery being used in men's perfumes, and for general use to support floral themes. It is also used for flavoring tobacco and in most major food categories, including alcoholic and soft drinks.
Tagettes has been credited with having properties including as an anti-infectious, anti-microbial, antibiotic, anti-spasmodic, anti-parasitic, antiseptic, insecticide and sedative agent. It has also had a long history with the perfumery industry.
The therapeutic properties of tagettes oil are anti-infectious, anti-microbial, antibiotic, anti-spasmodic, anti-parasitic, antiseptic, insecticide and sedative. Tagetes oil is best known for its ability to keep insects away. It is also credited by aroma therapists as helping with parasitic and fungal issues, while also being able to facilitate the flow of mucous and loosening congestion. It has also been used on cuts, sores and bunions.
Tagettes absolute oil is valuable in keeping insects at bay and can help with parasitic and fungal infestation. It is used for chest infections, coughs and catarrh, dilating the bronchi, facilitating the flow of mucus and dislodging congestion and can be used in cases of skin infections. The unusual smelling essential oil of tagettes will help focuses on emotions and is used with great effect to treat fungal infections and boosts the respiratory system, by dilating the bronchi and facilitating decongestion. It is used in moderation for bruises, burns, calluses, Candida, corns, cuts, eczema, fly repellent, fungal infections, inflammations, insect bites, rashes, sore muscles, sprains and warts.
This herbal indulgence is based on a tagetes oil handmade soap, but with special herbal extracts to create the most luxurious bath soap. Apart from the herbal extracts, there is also included dried tagetes petals to add more color to the soap, as it contains no artificial color or fragrance and relies solely on the natural color and fragrance of the herbal ingredients - which are superb, for skin care and helps with cell rejuvenation, wound healing, reducing inflammation and it sooths and softens the skin. Tagetes pure oils can also be used in lotions, massage oils, diffusers, potpourri, scent, air fresheners, body fragrance, perfume oils, aromatherapy products, bath oils, towel scenting, spa's, incense, light rings, laundry, facial steams and more.
Tagette absolute oil has unique place in perfumery being used in men's perfumes, and for general use to support floral themes, where it blends well with many absolutes. More importantly, tagette oil, with its radiant power and diffusiveness, and the ability to impart lift to perfumery creations, is used in small amounts in many perfumery situations to impart green and fruity top notes.The whole plant is harvested when in flower and distilled for its oil.