French marigold (Tagetes patula)

孔雀草kǒng què cǎoKongquecao

Tagetes patula · Plant

Tagetes patula
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Indications

Cautions

May cause allergic reactions in those sensitive to the daisy family; avoid during pregnancy; essential oil may cause skin irritation.

Indications

What AcuiQ’s herb catalogue lists French marigold for. The list carries no source and is an index, not a prescription.

CoughDysentery

TCM actions

What the catalogue says French marigold does in the terms of Chinese medicine theory. These describe the herb, not a condition.

Clear Heat & Disinhibit DampSuppress Cough