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Tagetes minuta
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.
South American Tagetes naturalized worldwide used in folk medicine for digestive complaints and as insect repellent.
South American Tagetes naturalized worldwide used in folk medicine for digestive complaints and as insect repellent. Key active compounds include thiophene derivatives, cis-tagetone, limonene.
thiophene derivatives, along with cis-tagetone and limonene, are the primary bioactive compounds in Tagetes minuta. These compounds disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth.
Carminative effects
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Insect repellent
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antimicrobial
Digestive complaints in South American folk medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Antibacterial use
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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