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Tagetes erecta
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Mexican ornamental Asteraceae used in folk medicine for respiratory conditions and as insect repellent.
Mexican ornamental Asteraceae used in folk medicine for respiratory conditions and as insect repellent. Key active compounds include quercetin, flavonoids, lutein.
quercetin, along with flavonoids and lutein, are the primary bioactive compounds in Tagetes erecta. These compounds provides free radical scavenging activity, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth.
Antioxidant lutein
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Eye health support
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antimicrobial
Insect repellent
Respiratory conditions in Mexican folk medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Eye health
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Sacred Aztec plant
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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