Tagete Flower Absolute

Description: Tagettes is an annual growing herb that it small with spindly stems and yellow flower clusters.

Colour: Redish Amber

Common Uses: Tagettes has been credited with having properties including as an anti-infectious, anti-microbial, antibiotic, anti-spasmodic, anti-parasitic, antiseptic, insecticide and sedative agent. It has also had a long history with the perfumery industry.

Consistency: Medium to viscous

Note: Top

Strength of Aroma: Medium

Blends well with: Tagettes generally blends well with all essential oils, but specifically with Tangerine, Clary sage, Lavender, Jasmine, Lemon, and Myrrh.

Aromatic Description: Tagetes is easily classified as sweet, fruity and almost citrus-like.

History: After the Boer war in South Africa, Australian troops brought plants to their native land where it grew profusely.