Tagetes

Marigold, also known as marigold, marigold flower, Turkish carnation or death flower, is a plant whose parts growing above the ground are used to make medicine. Tagetes is used for problems of the digestive tract including poor appetite, flatulence, stomach pain, colic, intestinal worm infestation and dysentery. It is also used for coughs, colds, mumps, water retention and sore eyes, as well as to stimulate sweating. Women use marigolds to induce menstruation, treat sore nipples and prevent miscarriages. Marigold products are sometimes applied directly to the skin to treat ulcers. The flowers of marigolds are used to repel mosquitoes. The juice of the leaves is applied to the skin to treat eczema. The oil is applied to the skin to treat maggots. In food and drink, marigold is used as a flavoring component, and in industrial production, marigold oil is used as a fragrance in perfume. The dried and ground flowers of marigolds are used as chicken feed to enhance the characteristic yellow color of the skin and egg yolk.

How does marigold work?

Marigold contains ingredients that may help relieve inflammatory swelling and cramps, calm nerves and lower blood pressure.

How effective is marigold?

There is not enough scientific data to say how effective Tagetes products are for poor appetite, flatulence, stomach pain, colic, intestinal worm infestation, dysentery, colds, coughs, mumps, water retention, sore eyes, menstrual problems and sore nipples, as well as when used to stimulate sweating and prevent miscarriages.

There is also insufficient scientific information on the effectiveness of using the oil on the skin to treat maggots, using the leaves on the skin to treat ulcers, using the leaves and sap on the skin to treat eczema, and using the dried and ground flowers on the skin to repel insects.

Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of Tagetes products in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Tagetes products are safe and harmless in normal food quantities, but there is not enough information on whether Tagetes products are safe and harmless in larger medicinal quantities. In case of skin contact, the marigold plant may cause skin rashes.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Tagetes products are safe and safe during pregnancy and lactation in normal food quantities, but there is not enough information on whether Tagetes products are safe and safe in larger medicinal quantities. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid larger quantities to be on the safe side.

Allergies to broomweed and related plants: Tagetes could cause allergic reactions in people who are sensitive to plants in the Asteraceae/Compositae family. Members of this plant family include broomweed, chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies and many others. If you suffer from allergies, you should consult your doctor before taking marigold products.

Interactions

At present, there is no information on interactions between marigolds and medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of Tagetes products depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At this time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for Tagetes products. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.