Marigold

Tagetes minuta L., Tagetespatula L. (Chernobrivtsy, Tagetes)

Marigolds are often called a sunny flower, a symbol of fidelity and constancy. Their homeland is South America, Mexico. Over time, the plant, thanks to its medicinal and decorative properties, was widely distributed throughout the world. Nowadays wild tagetis can be found in Asia, Africa, Europe and North America. The Chinese call it flower of ten thousand years or flower of longevity and is traditionally used to treat barking cough, colds, colic, mastitis, and other ailments. Youth, vigor, enthusiasm and carelessness are combined in the German name of this plantstudentenblume, What does "student flower" mean?(Tagetespatula). In India, perfumes made from a mixture of essential oils of marigold and santal tree are very popular.

Marigold essential oil began to be produced relatively recently, in the 20s of the last century. For its production the following type is used:TagetesminuteL., which reaches a height of 2 m and has small inflorescences of pale yellow small flowers, which is why they are often called “small marigolds”.

Marigold essential oil has a rich spicy aroma with a bitter-floral note. Oil obtained fromTagetespatulaL., It has a thick sweet-fruity aroma.

Medicinal properties

1. Used for helminthic infestations.
2. Improves the menstrual cycle.
3. Used for urinary retention, cystitis, urethritis, and kidney stones.
4. Effective for fungal skin infections, frostbite, calluses.
5. In folk medicine it is known as a stomachic, anthelmintic, antispasmodic, carminative, diaphoretic, warming, antiseptic, fungicidal agent. Used for night blindness.
6. Well calms the central nervous system. Recommended for nervous tension and disorders, overwork.
7. Suitable for dry skin care.
8. Repels flies and destroys parasitic insects.

Dosage

Oil burner: 4-5 k.

Internally: 1-2 k. with 1 tsp. honey 2-3 times a day.

Externally: 3-4 k. per 10 ml of transport oil.

Baths: 4-5 k.

Enrichment of cosmetics: 3-4 k. per 10 g of base.

Contraindications. Individual intolerance.

Note. Phototoxic. Before use, consultation with an aromatherapist is required.