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Tagetes lucida

Tagetes lucida

Tagetes lucida is a flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae family used within various traditional medicinal systems. It has been historically applied as an anesthetic, sedative, and fumigant, with additional traditional uses reported for treating diarrhea, hemoptysis, hiccups, insect bites, itching, malaria, rheumatism, and ticks. Scientific evidence regarding these specific therapeutic claims remains limited. There are currently no major safety issues recorded for this plant, and no notable drug interactions have been documented in existing literature. This information is provided for educational purposes only.

At a glance
Traditionally for
anesthetic · diarrhea
Traditions
traditional
Cautions
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Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.

Traditional use

  • anesthetic traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • diarrhea traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • fumigant traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • hemoptysis traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • hiccup traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • insect bites traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • itch traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • malaria traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • rheumatism traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • sedative traditional T3 DRDUKE
  • tick traditional T3 DRDUKE

Frequently asked questions

What is Tagetes lucida?

Tagetes lucida (Tagetes lucida) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.

What is Tagetes lucida traditionally used for?

Traditional sources record Tagetes lucida for: anesthetic, diarrhea, fumigant, hemoptysis, hiccup, insect bites. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.

Which traditions use Tagetes lucida?

Tagetes lucida appears in these traditions in our sources: traditional.

Is Tagetes lucida safe? What are the side effects?

No major safety issues are recorded for Tagetes lucida in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.

Does Tagetes lucida interact with medications?

No drug interactions are recorded for Tagetes lucida in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.

What are the common names of Tagetes lucida?

Tagetes lucida is also known as: tagetes.

Is Tagetes lucida a proven treatment?

No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.

Sources

  1. T3 Dr. Duke's Ethnobotanical Database public domain (USDA ARS — attribute Dr. Duke's)

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