Tilia cordata – Hearted linden trees

Tree up to 20-30 m, families fake (Tiliaceae). For medical purposes, harvest flowers (linden blossom).

Tilia cordata – Chemical composition

Linden flowers contain a saponin, flavonoidы, glycoside gesperidin, ascorbic acid and carotene, essential oil, consisting mainly of terpenoid alcohol farnesol, and other compounds.

Tilia cordata – Pharmacological properties

Herbal medicines of inflorescence linden increase diuresis, enhance the secretion of gastric juice, increase bile production and facilitate the flow of bile into the duodenum, possess diaphoretic properties.

Besides, linden blossoms have a mild sedative effect on the central nervous system, may reduce the blood viscosity. The healing properties of limes, apparently, due to a complex of biologically active compounds of plants.

Tilia cordata – Use in medicine

Herbal medicines from inflorescences limes have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and emollient action, used for rinsing the mouth and throat with inflammatory diseases and angina. The flowers of the linden include certain fees. In the form of poultices and lotions broth linden flower clusters used for burns, ulcers, in inflammation of hemorrhoids, rheumatic and arthritic pain in the joints. Linden flowers are also used instead of tea infuser with other herbs or with tea. This drink has a pleasant aroma, golden color and has many medicinal properties.

The infusion and decoction of linden inflorescences are used as a diaphoretic and antipyretic for angina, bronchi, colds, as a sedative with increased nervous excitability in patients with juvenile-aged and elderly. Inflorescence linden extract is also used in mild digestive and metabolic processes.

Tilia cordata – Formulations, Dosing and Administration

Infusion of linden blossom: 10 g (3 tablespoons) raw material is placed in an enamel bowl, Pour 200 ml (1 glass) hot boiled water, capped and heated in boiling water (in a water bath) 15 m, cooled at room temperature for 45 m, filter, the remaining raw materials squeeze. The volume of the resulting infusion was adjusted with boiled water to 200 ml. The prepared infusion stored in a cool place no more than 2 d.

Take a hot 1-2 cups 2-3 times daily after meals as a diaphoretic, diuretic and antimicrobial agent for colds.

Stored in a cool dry place.

Collection sweated It consists of a mixture of equal parts of lime flowers and fruits of raspberry.