Ayurvedic Herbs: Lavender
/Lavender
Latin Name: Lavandula
Plant Family: Labiatae
English Name: Lavender
Part Used: flowers, herb
Taste (Rasa): sour
Energetics (Virya): cooling
Post-Digestive Effect (Vipaka): sour
Dosha: PK- V0
Actions: expectorant, carminative, astringent
References
Frawley D, Lad V. The Yoga of Herbs: An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine. Twin Lakes, Wisconsin: Lotus Press; 2001.