Tagetes patula

Tagetes patula
Family:Tagetes patula; Aromatic; Digestive; Diuretic; Sedative.
Common name:French marigold
The whole herb is aromatic digestive diuretic and sedative. It is used internally in the treatment of indigestion colic severe constipation coughs and dysentery. Externally it is used to treat sore eyes and rheumatism. The leaves are harvested as required for immediate use during the growing season whilst the flowering plant can be dried and stored for later use.

Herbal Database

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