- Region
- Europe
- Origin
- Europe, Asia, North America
- Other names
- Amerikaanse linde
- Traditions
- Western herbal medicine
Europe · Herb · № 226
Tilia × europaea
Herb · Europe
Linden
Tilia × europaea
Traditionally attributed effects: calming nerve remedy, induces sweating, vasodilating, restores the vessel walls, lowers blood pressure.
Safety notes
Traditional use is no proof of effectiveness; if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
Preparation
The dried blossom with bract as a hot tea. No dosage is given here.
Use in traditions
Lime blossom tea is a classic home remedy in France (tilleul) and Central Europe for colds, fever and restlessness, often drunk in the evening. Among Germanic and Slavic peoples the lime tree was a tree of community and justice: people met and held court beneath the village lime. The lime tree is the national symbol of the Czech Republic.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Herbal medicine worldwide
Attributed effects
Calming nerve remedy, induces sweating, vasodilating, restores the vessel walls, lowers blood pressure.
Preparation and amount
Flowers.
Western herbalism
Attributed effects
Strengthens the nerves, astringent, induces sweating; safe calming remedy for all ages (hyperactive children, stress), relieves tension around the heart (high blood pressure), cooling.
Preparation and amount
Tea of the blossom: 2 tsp per cup, 10–12 min, 1–3 cups a day; tincture 1–3 dropperfuls 1–3 times a day; blossom in the bath.
Natural skin and hair care
Attributed effects
Relaxing, helps you fall asleep, reduces stress.
Preparation and amount
Internal: linden blossom in sleep tea and stress tea.
Home, kitchen and folk use
Preparation and amount
Edible flower.
- Ways to prepare herbs
- Tea (infusion)TinctureSteam and bath