• Mayur K. Kolhatkar
• Ritesh C. Shinde

Various portions of plant sources have been employed as nutraceuticals, food supplements, ancient remedies, significant constituents in contemporary medications and Ayurveda since the Rig-Veda. India is known for its diverse plant species, and over 2500 medicinal plants are currently utilized in various manufacturing businesses. Since ancient times, African marigold (Tagetes erecta) has been utilized for therapeutic purposes. Herbal medicine's beneficial effects are usually due to a combination of secondary metabolites formed in the herbs, such as glycosides, alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, gums, and so on. There is a need for documenting of scientific work done on these herbs, therefore a current review of Tagetes erecta Linn is in order. The oil is derived from African marigold plant parts such as fresh flowers, dry flowers, fresh leaves, and dry leaves using two different methods: hydro-distillation and solvent extraction. Tagetes species, which belong to the Asteraceae family, are the most common in the plant kingdom and are used in a variety of applications including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and ornamentals. Flowers are mostly used in the extraction process for all of these functions.

Tagetes erecta Linn, ethanobotony, phytochemistry and pharmacological activities.

"A Pharmacognosy, Ethanobotany and Phyto-pharmacology of Tagetes erecta Linn.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 5, page no.d149-d159, May-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2305321.pdf

"A Pharmacognosy, Ethanobotany and Phyto-pharmacology of Tagetes erecta Linn.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 5, page no. ppd149-d159, May-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2305321.pdf