Barcode: CAL0000009336

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Family: ASTERACEAE

Scientific Name: Tagetes erecta L.

Collector: J.K. Sikdar

Country: India

Uses: Infusion of herb is used against rheumatism, cold, and bronchitis. Root extract is laxative. Leaves are used in renal troubles and muscular pains and applied to boils and carbuncles. Leaves and floreis are used as an emmenagogue.Its infusion is prescribed as a carminative, diuretic, and vermifuge. Florets are used in eye troubles.