Latin: Calendula officinalis
Parts used: Flowering head
Flavors: Bitter, pungent, sweet, salty
Energetics: Warming
Actions: Lymphagogue, Alterative, Astringent, Cholagogue, Inflammation modulating, Emmenagogue, Immune tonic,
Affinities: Lymphatics, immune system, liver, gallbladder, digestive system, skin, female reproductive system.
Calendula has been traditionally valued as a topical and internal remedy, containing a wide range of actions that support both acute and chronic conditions. Topically, Calendula has been used as a remedy for minor cuts, scrapes and wounds. Internally, it works great for soothing chronic digestive imbalances, leaky gut syndrome, and food intolerances especially in our modern world. As a lymphagogue, Calendula gently supports the healing and detoxification of swollen lymph nodes and fluid stagnation. This herb also acts as a bitter tonic and lymphatic alterative, with an affinity for the bowels, liver, skin, and lymphatic system.
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