Tagetes Oil (2109)

Botanical Name:   Tagetes glandulifera
Botanical Family:  Asteraceae
Olfactive Family:   Fruity
Country of Origin:   South Africa
Source:    Stems, leaves and flower
Odour:    Sharp, characteristic of the flower and unpleasant
Colour:    Orange-yellow to orange-brown
Crop:      March to June
Process:  Steam distillation

General Description:  The plant originated in South America and spread to South Africa then north to other countries where it grows wild. It is one of the few plants which now grows comfortably in all five continents and is familiar with gardeners in Britain where it is a popular border plant. It has very pungent leaves and flowers and is almost sickening in odour. The oil is highly viscous and capable of becoming resinified with age. Not a popular oil in aromatherapy due to its irritancy

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Safety Notes: Essential oils are very powerful plant extracts and should always be treated with care. Always kep out of reach of children and only store in bottles with dropper inserts. They should not be ingested and should always be diluted in a suitable carrier oil before being used on the skin.

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