{"product_id":"sweet-mace-herb-cut-tagetes-lucida","title":"Sweet Mace Herb Cut (Tagetes Lucida)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"766\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSweet Mace Herb Cut (Tagetes lucida) is the dried aerial portion of an aromatic flowering plant traditionally used in Mexican herbalism and Indigenous Mesoamerican medicine for its ability to support digestion, calm the nervous system, and promote overall relaxation. Also known as Mexican Tarragon, Pericón, or Sweet Marigold, this fragrant herb has long been appreciated for its sweet anise-like flavor and its role as both a culinary and medicinal botanical. Its nature is generally considered aromatic, slightly warming, and gently bitter, helping to stimulate digestion while promoting a sense of calm and balance.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eIn traditional use, Sweet Mace is commonly prepared as a herbal tea or infusion to help ease digestive discomfort, reduce bloating, and relieve occasional stomach cramps. Its aromatic essential oils gently stimulate digestion while relaxing the gastrointestinal tract, making it a popular after-meal beverage throughout Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1442\"\u003eSweet Mace is also traditionally valued for its calming effects on the nervous system, where it has been used to ease occasional anxiety, reduce nervous tension, and promote restful sleep. In Mexican folk medicine, it is often enjoyed as an evening tea to encourage relaxation and emotional well-being without excessive sedation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003eBeyond its digestive and calming properties, Tagetes lucida has a long history of ceremonial and cultural use throughout Mesoamerica. It has traditionally been incorporated into seasonal celebrations and spiritual practices, while also serving as a flavorful culinary herb that complements soups, sauces, poultry, seafood, and herbal beverages with its naturally sweet, licorice-like aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003eModern research shows that Tagetes lucida contains flavonoids, coumarins, essential oils including estragole and anethole, and antioxidant compounds with documented antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, digestive-supportive, and mild calming properties. These constituents support its traditional use for digestive wellness, relaxation, and overall herbal support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2586\"\u003eEach batch of Sweet Mace Herb Cut (Tagetes lucida) is carefully harvested and cut to preserve its bright green leaves, delicate stems, and naturally sweet aromatic profile. When infused, it produces a smooth, lightly sweet, anise-like herbal tea traditionally used to support digestion, encourage relaxation, and promote everyday wellness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EG Herbs","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":47802620051709,"sku":"LA-6040","price":6.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":47802620084477,"sku":"LA-6041","price":10.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":47802620117245,"sku":"LA-6042","price":30.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":47802620150013,"sku":"LA-6043","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/6732\/8765\/files\/ChatGPTImageJul7_2026_01_30_22AM.png?v=1783413064","url":"https:\/\/laherb.com\/en-ca\/products\/sweet-mace-herb-cut-tagetes-lucida","provider":"LA Herb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}