Packaging: 30g, containing the flowers of the plant.
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Other Names: Lime tree, Maple, Tilia, Leafy linden, and Philira
Properties:
● Kidney stones.
● Insomnia.
● Migraines.
● Cough.
● Sedative.
● Warming.
● Helps with hypertension.
Origin: Greece, Imathia region (collected from the Pieria Mountains).
Storage: Store in a cool (5°C – 15°C) and dark place.
Preparation:
1/2 tablespoon of dried linden flowers (or a pinch of fresh) is steeped in 1 glass of boiling water in a covered container, left for 10-15 minutes, and then strained before use.
Historical Notes:
The botanical name "tilia" comes from the Greek word “τίλος” (fiber), as the bark of the linden tree contains abundant fibers. Tabernaemontanus wrote of the therapeutic effects of linden flowers: “The water from the boiled flowers is greatly praised against the weakness that afflicts small children.” For Marcel Proust, the scent of fabric dipped in linden flower infusion was the key to recovering the lost time of his childhood. From Greek mythology comes the tragic story of the nymph Philira, who was transformed by the gods into a linden tree after giving birth to the centaur Chiron.
Scientifically Documented Applications:
The Commission E recommends linden flowers for colds and dry irritating coughs.
Animal studies have observed the sedative and anti-inflammatory effects of linden flowers. An alcoholic extract has shown activity against various bacteria.
