Khakibush (Tagetes minuta) oil
It is used as a carrier oil for perfumes and can be used in baths to help with open wounds and cuts and mixed with massage cream.
The Essential Oil of Tagetes is extracted from its leaves, stem, stalk, and flowers by steam distillation.
- Anthelmintic – Kills or removes worms from the gut (deworming).
- Antispasmodic – Relieves muscle cramps and spasms.
- Bactericidal – Kills bacteria.
- Carminative – Helps remove gas from the stomach and intestines (reduces bloating).
- Diaphoretic – Makes you sweat (helps in fever or detox).
- Emmenagogue – Helps start or regulate periods.
- Fungicidal – Kills fungus.
- Stomachic – Improves digestion and soothes stomach problems.
- Insect repellent – Keeps bugs away.