Ayurvedic Herbs: Calendula
/Calendula
Latin Name: Calendula officinalis
Plant Family: Compositae
Taste (Rasa): bitter, pungent
Energetics (Virya): cooling
Post-Digestive Effect (Vipaka): pungent
Dosha: V+ KP-
Actions: vulnerary, antispasmodic, alterative
References
Frawley D, Lad V. The Yoga of Herbs: An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine. Twin Lakes, Wisconsin: Lotus Press; 2001.