Huacatay (Tagetes minuta) is a staple herb in Peruvian cooking, has strong, aromatic herb, has floral-fruity aroma and taste like cooling mix of basil, tarragon, mint and lime.

Used to prepare sauces, flavor meat and vegetable stews, soups, as well as to marinate fish or meat.

Dried Huacatay leaves are used as a medicinal tea to help reduce symptoms of colds, fighting respiratory inflammations, and asthma.