Marigold Essential Oil - discontinued

BOTANICAL NAME: tagetes patula

ORIGIN: South America, Mexico, Africa, Europe, Asia, Egypt

PARTS USED: flowering herb

DISTILLATION METHOD: steam

FRAGRANCE: bitter-green, herby, sweet, green-fruity

BLENDS WELL WITH: clary sage, lavender, jasmine, bergamot, citrus oils

AROMATIC & PHYSICAL BENEFITS: skin care, bunions, calluses, corns, fungal infections, burns, cuts, eczema, greasy skin, insect bites, inflammation, rashes, wounds

Definitions:

Anti-inflammatory: an agent that prevents or counteracts inflammation.

Antiseptic: a substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms.

Antispasmodic: referring to something that suppresses spasms.

Astringent: a substance that draws tissue together, restricting the flow of blood.

Cholagogue: an agent that promotes the discharge of bile.

Cicatrizant: a healing agent.

Fungicidal: having the ability to control or destroy fungus.

Stomachic: related to the stomach; beneficial to the stomach or digestion.

Safety Warning: Never ingest essential oils without a prescription. Use carrier oil when applying to skin.