Estragole, Methyl Chavicol - anesthetic, anticonvulsant, muscle relaxant, cancer-preventative, fungicide, insecticide, stimulates liver regeneration, shows DNA binding activities

Traditional Uses: Antispasmodic, antifungal, anesthetic, antiphlogistic, insecticidal, hypotensive, parasiticide, sedative

Skin: sooths inflammation, cuts, burns, bruises, fungal infections

Respiratory: may aid respiratory infections, dilates bronchi

Muscular/Skeletal: aches, pains, strains

Lymphatic/Cardio: may lower blood pressure

Digestive: roundworm, digestive system candida

Nervous/Emotion/Mind: clears thinking, relieves tension, aids emotional control

Safety Data: non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing at low dose. Appears safe at normal (low) physiological doses.

Dr. Kurt Schnaublet writes:
The shaman's herb: Pericon (Tagetes lucida) - a shaman's plant from Central America. The oil contains traces of highly spasmolytic coumarin derivatives.

Tagetes lucida offers a new dimension of relaxation to aromatherapy.

SOURCE: Sheppard-Hanger Sylla,, THE AROMATHERAPY PRACTITIONER REFERENCE MANUAL, Tampa, 1998

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