Steam distilled oil from whole plant(except roots) of Tagetes minuta. It is cultivated in H.P. above 1000 mtr. above sea level. Material is collected & distilled when flower starts to mature.It has mosquito larvacedal activities. Whole flowring plant oil was significantly active against Lewis lung carcinoma in vivo. E-ocimenone at 40 ppm caused 100% mortality of Aides agypti larvae in 24 hr Uses and Advance Studies: Due to marigold like odour it is used in Marigold type of Perfumes which are being used in Incense Sticks during Religious Festivals at Religious Places In perfume formulations in small dosages, for creation of Apple and other fruity fragrances effects for toilet preparations It is used as a modifier in hair lotions of the bay rum type. It is also used by Attar Industries in India. The oil is being used as insecticide also