Calendula

Pot Marigold

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Calendula

Pot Marigold

Calendula officinalis

Varieties: Resina, Pacific Beauty

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Sign

Leo

House

Element

Fire

Modality

Fixed

Ayurvedic Profile

Dosha Effect

Pacifies Pitta & Kapha

Rasa / Taste

Bitter; Pungent

Virya / Energy

Heating

Medicinal Actions

Vulnerary, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, lymphatic; heals skin and tissue

Helps With

Skin inflammation & rash Wounds & cuts Minor burns

Why This Plant

"The healer's sunburst. Its golden rays mirror Leo's solar warmth turned to service — radiance that mends. A premier wound and skin herb that teaches generous, visible healing."

Cultivation

Direct sow or transplant; full sun; deadhead for continuous bloom; self-seeds.

Zone: 6a

Safety

Safe topically and as tea. Avoid in pregnancy in medicinal doses.

Save the seed of the plant that helped you — next year it helps your neighbor.