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    • October 17, 2024 at 7:49 PM #57918
      Tracy Tappin
      Student

        Hello!

        I had an inclination this summer that french marigolds could be medicinal. I have found information online through a few different sources that they are medicinal and have been used for a very long time. Antifungal, and Antibacterial seem to be two properties that stand out as well as liver protective.  Does anyone have any experience with this?  Hoping maybe Doc can check out in his resources what info they might have. It makes sense to me that such a strong smelling plant with roots that can kill some bugs might have some medicinal uses. From what i have found the flowers and leaves can be used.  Yes I know it is not Calendula.

        Any info would be greatly appreciated, thanks.  Definitely looks to be good for at least external use as an antifungal but some say it is used internally as well.  Thanks!

      • October 17, 2024 at 7:51 PM #57919
        Tracy Tappin
        Student
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          Here is one such link https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation?paperid=90777

          Tagetes Erecta seems to be used for eyes as it contains lutein.

          Also https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4940552/

          • This reply was modified 8 months, 3 weeks ago by Tracy Tappin. Reason: Added info
        • November 5, 2024 at 3:10 PM #58504
          Dr. Patrick Jones
          Homestead Instructor

            The French Marigold (Tagetes) species have been used traditionally in medicine. They contain some thujone which can be toxic at high levels and may cause stomach aches, dizziness, etc… But they contain very low levels and are generally considered safe. I wouldn’t use them in infants and they aren’t safe during pregnancy or nursing.

            They have some good topical uses for cuts and wounds and such. They’re antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, accelerate healing, and have been used for constipation, bloating and other gut things. They’re also used for worms, as mosquito repellent and have some interesting anti-cancer properties.

            I’ll do a lesson on them.

            Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

          • November 18, 2024 at 1:59 PM #58791
            Tracy Tappin
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              Excellent! Thank you Doc!

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