Pungent ,sweet, fruity almost citrus-like.
Tagetes Essential Oil
Cleansing, soothing, calming that may help with feelings of stress & tension. Traditionally used to help with infections and wounds also known to help with warts, athlete's foot, corns, parasitic infestations and resistant fungal infections.
- Dilute to a maximum of 1% and use in a massage;
Tagetes Oil blends well with Frankincense, lavender, Jasmine, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Pine, Tangerine, Clary sage and all citrus oils.
Botanical Name: Tagetes minuta
Also Known As: African Marigold
Family: Asteraceae
Origin: Egypt
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Plant Part: FlowerMain Constituents:
Cis-beta-Ocimene: 17 - 45%
Dihyrotagetone: 10 - 40%Description: A slightly viscous, reddish to yellowish liquid.
Aromatic Description: Top note with a medium aroma, sweet, fruity and almost citrus-like.
INCI: Tagetes minuta flower oil
CAS NUMBER: 8016-84-0Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. This oil has phototoxic properties and exposure to the sun must be avoided for 12 hours after application to the skin.
Dilute well before use; this oil is powerful, should only be used by experienced aromatherapists. This oil has phototoxic properties and exposure to the sun must be avoided after application to the skin.