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Tagetes oil comes from the flowers and leaves of the Tagetes minuta (Mexican marigold) plant. It has antiseptic and anti-infectious effects.

Tagetes flowers

Tagetes (Tagetes minuta)

Properties

Immunological

Helps fight parasitic and fungal infections.

Respiratory

Eases catarrh and coughs.

Skin

Helps skin infections and promotes wound healing. Improves athlete's foot.

Other uses

Repels insects.

Caution

• Don't use tagetes oil during pregnancy.
• Don't expose skin to sunlight after using tagetes oil.
• Tagetes oil may irritate sensitive skin