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TAGETES SPP (T. ERECTA & T. PATULA)

Marigold

Vision Support

WHAT IS IT?

Marigolds play an important role in traditional culture and medicine of Mexico and North and South America. The flower is known as “flower of the dead” in

WHAT IS IT USED FOR?

Marigold is most commonly used today as a source of carotenoids such as lutein and zeaxanthin, for supporting healthy vision Topical applications of marigold have been used

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Active Consituents

carotenoids: lutein, zeaxanthin; essential oil: beta-caryophyllene, terpinolene, limonene

Parts Used

Flowers

Additional Resources

1.) Arvigo R & Balick M. 1993. Rainforest Remedies: One hundred healing herbs of Belize. Twin Lakes, WI: Lotus Press. Duke J & Vasquez R. 1994. Amazonian Ethnobotanical Dictionary. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. 2.) Obana et al. Changes in Macular Pigment Optical Density and Serum Lutein Concentration in Japanese Subjects Taking Two Different Lutein Supplements. PLoS One. 2015 Oct 9;10(10) 3.) Richer S, Stiles W, Statkute L, et al. Double-masked, placebo-controlled, randomized trial of lutein and antioxidant supplementation in the intervention of atrophic age-related macular degermation: the Veterans LAST study (Lutein Antioxidant Supplement Trial). Optometry 2004;75:216-30.

Important Precautions

Not for use during pregnancy or lactation. If you have a medical condition or take pharmaceutical drugs please consult your doctor prior to use. Use with caution in those with an allergy or sensitivity to the Asteraceae plant family.

Disclaimer

This information in our Herbal Reference Guide is intended only as a general reference for further exploration, and is not a replacement for professional health advice. This content does not provide dosage information, format recommendations, toxicity levels, or possible interactions with prescription drugs. Accordingly, this information should be used only under the direct supervision of a qualified health practitioner such as a naturopathic physician.

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