*Grown in my chemical free gardens*

Calendula (Calendula Officinalis)

Taste: Bitter, Pungent, Sweet and Salty

Energetics: Warming in Temperature, Mixed Moistening/Drying depending on Organ System it is acting upon

Actions: Lymphagogue, Alterative, Vulnerary, Astringent, Bitter Tonic, Cholagogue, Inflammation Modulating, Emmenagogue, Immune Tonic

Affinities: Lymphatic System, Immune System, Digestive System, Hepatobilliary System, Integumentary System, Female Reproductive System

Preparations: Tincture, Infused Oil/Salve, Succus (pressed juice), Infusion, Powder

Contraindications: generally regarded as safe and mild, suggested to be avoided for internal use during pregnancy due to its emmenagogue action (topical application is considered safe)

Herb-Drug Interaction: none documented