Tagetes (Flowers) Distillation Plant

A Tagetes flowers distillation plant is a specialized facility designed to extract essential oil from the flowers of Tagetes minuta, Tagetes erecta, or other marigold species. Known for their vibrant yellow-orange blossoms, tagetes plants yield an essential oil with a fresh, herbaceous, and slightly citrusy aroma. The oil is valued for its antifungal, anti-inflammatory, insect-repellent, and aromatic properties, and finds applications in perfumery, aromatherapy, pharmaceuticals, and natural pest control products.

The extraction is typically performed through steam distillation. Freshly harvested tagetes flowers are loaded into a distillation vessel, where steam passes through the plant material to release the volatile compounds. These vapors are then condensed into liquid form, and the essential oil is separated from the hydrosol using a Florentine separator. The collected oil is filtered and stored in dark, airtight containers to preserve its quality.

Modern tagetes oil distillation plants are equipped with stainless steel distillation units, high-efficiency boilers, condensers, separators, and automated control systems for precise temperature and pressure management. The essential oil contains active components like tagetone, limonene, ocimene, and dihydrotagetone, which contribute to its therapeutic and aromatic qualities. The facility operates under stringent hygiene and safety standards, ensuring production of pure, high-grade essential oil suitable for diverse industrial and wellness applications.