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Tagetes Essential Oil Egyptian (Tagetes minuta)

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Tagetes minuta · Sweet Fruity (Phototoxic)

Tagetes Essential Oil (Egyptian)

Tagetes Essential Oil is steam distilled from the flowering plant of Tagetes minuta, grown in Egypt. This tagetes oil has a sweet, fruity, almost citrus-like aroma — a distinctive top note for perfumery, and a phototoxic oil that must be used within strict dermal limits.

At Kush Aroma Exports, our Egyptian tagetes is steam distilled from selected flowering plants, supplied with clear safety guidance. As one of India's leading essential oil manufacturers — a trusted essential oil manufacturer, supplier and exporter, we supply every batch with verifiable purity. Explore our full range of 100% pure natural essential oils or browse our CO2 extract oils for related aromatic materials.

Quick Facts

Botanical NameTagetes minuta
Common NameTagetes, wild marigold, khaki bush
FamilyAsteraceae
SourceFlowering plant
OriginEgypt
Processing MethodSteam distillation
Colour / ConsistencySlightly viscous, reddish to yellowish liquid

Aroma Profile

Tagetes is sweet, fruity and almost citrus-like — a distinctive top note of medium strength.

Blends beautifully with

Tagetes pairs with citrus, herb, wood and floral oils, including:

Juniper Lavender Pine Geranium Sandalwood Jasmine Frankincense Citrus oils

Wild Marigold

Tagetes (Tagetes minuta), also called wild marigold or khaki bush, is a strongly aromatic South American plant now grown widely, quite distinct from ornamental marigolds and from calendula.

Its sweet, fruity oil is distinctive but potent, and is phototoxic.

Harvesting & Extraction

Tagetes essential oil is steam distilled from the flowering plant, capturing its sweet, fruity fraction. Learn more about how we work on our distillation of essential oil page.

Common Uses

Across perfumery, wellness and traditional practice, this oil is valued for:

  • Perfumery — a sweet, fruity note for distinctive accords, used at very low levels.
  • Natural fragrance — an unusual fruity-citrus note for niche compositions.
  • Specialist aromatherapy — used with care, well diluted and away from UV exposure.
  • Flavour-style work — a fruity note in professional compositions.

Related Oils You May Like

For more distinctive Asteraceae and fruity notes, explore related oils: Chamomile Morocco oil, Yarrow Blue oil, Geranium Organic oil, our natural essential oils range.

Caution: Tagetes is phototoxic — observe strict low dermal limits and avoid sun or UV exposure on treated skin. It is a potent oil best used sparingly and by professionals, and is best avoided during pregnancy and with children. For external use only. Consult a professional if under medical care.

Why Buy Tagetes Oil (Egyptian) From Kush Aroma Exports

As a Government-recognised Star Export House and a trusted essential oil manufacturer, supplier, exporter and wholesaler of 100% pure essential oils from Kannauj, India, we offer tagetes oil (egyptian) in retail and bulk quantities, with worldwide shipping and quality you can verify.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is tagetes essential oil?
It is a sweet, fruity, almost citrus-like oil steam distilled from Tagetes minuta (wild marigold), from Egypt.
Is tagetes phototoxic?
Yes — tagetes is phototoxic, so observe strict dermal limits and avoid sun/UV on treated skin.
Is it the same as marigold or calendula?
No — Tagetes minuta is distinct from ornamental marigolds and from calendula.
What is it used for?
Perfumery, natural fragrance and specialist aromatherapy, used sparingly.

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Typical Composition · Qualitative

Key Constituents

Tagetes contains characteristic tagetone ketones and phototoxic constituents. Typical qualitative constituents below; batch values vary.

ConstituentTypical Character
Structural ClassNote
(Z)-Tagetone / tagetenonesSweet, fruity — characteristic markers
ClassKetones — main markers
Limonene / ocimeneFresh, citrus-green
ClassMonoterpenes
Phototoxic constituentsBasis of phototoxicity
ClassSee safety

Safety Summary

HazardsPhototoxic; potent ketone-bearing oil.
ContraindicationsStrict low dermal limits; avoid UV, pregnancy and children.

Technical Notes

  • Not calendula — Tagetes minuta is not calendula/ornamental marigold.
  • Batch documentation — GC/MS and batch-specific CoA available on request.
Technical Disclaimer: The composition indicated above is qualitative and typical for this botanical; it does not constitute a Certificate of Analysis. Batch-specific GC/MS values vary with origin, harvest and distillation. For regulatory or formulation decisions, always refer to the batch-specific CoA supplied with your order.

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