Ayurvedic Herbs: Lavender

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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.