Linden is also referred to as Lime Blossom, and the flowers are used medicinally.
Linden has sedative properties, and therefore is useful in the treatment of anxiety and nervous tension.
Linden may assist in protecting against the development of atherosclerosis and hypertension.
Linden Flowers are also useful in the treatment of feverish colds and flu and may assist in treatment of some forms of migraine.
Linden Flowers should not be used on a regular basis during pregnancy or by patients with serious heart insufficiency.
To make a tea, combine a cup of boiling water with a 2g of Linden Flower and infuse for 10 – 15 minutes. For a diaphoretic effect in fever, use 4 – 6g. Take 3 times a day.
Linden flower can be combined with Hawthorn Berries and Mistletoe for hypertension and Elder Flower for the common cold.
Linden has sedative properties, and therefore is useful in the treatment of anxiety and nervous tension. May assist in protecting against the development of atherosclerosis and hypertension. Linden Flowers are also useful in the treatment of feverish colds and flu and may assist in treatment of some forms of migraine.
