Marigold
Profile
| Latin Name | Tagetes minuta / Tagetes patula |
| Chinese Name | Wan Xou Ju (Ten Thousand Longevity) |
| Family | Asteraceae/Compositae |
| Note | Base |
| Aroma | <Moderate> Spicy |
| Color | Orange |
| Parts Distilled | Flowers with stems (tend to be absolute) |
| Regions | France, Italy, Spain |
| Taste | Bitter Nature: Cooling |
| Affinity | LU/SP/GB |
| Major Chemical Constituents | Ketones |
| Skin Type | Cracked skin/nipples; varicosity |
| Dosage | 4% dilution |
Also produced as an absolute (see About Absolutes).
TCM Categories
Functions
- Clear heat
- Expel phlegm (swollen lymph, cyst) Promote bile secretions
Indications
Topical Applications
- Apply 4% dilution on calluses, varicose veins, and athlete's foot.
Actions
- Anti-inflammatory
- Mucolytic
- Bile stimulant
- Antiseptic
- Vulnerary (used in the healing of wounds)
Contraindications & Cautions
- Not used during pregnancy
- Not for pre-pubescent children
- Photosensitive & toxic contraindicated if convulsions
Additional Comments
- Because of its high beta-carotene content and orange color, Marigold is sometimes sold as Carrot Seed Oil.
- Its properties are very similar to Calendula (Calendula officinalis).