Medicinal Plants : Tilia europea

Name

Biological Name

Tilia europea
Tiliaceae

Other Names

Parts Used

Dried flowers

Active Compounds

Volatile oil, up to about 0.l%, containing farnesol

Flavonoids; hesperidin, quercitin, astralagin, tiliroside and others

Miscellaneous; mucilage (in the bract), phenolic acids, tannins

Remedies For

Nervine, anti-spasmodic, hypotensive, diaphoretic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, emmenagogue, astringent.

Linden is a relaxing remedy for nervous tension. Also used as a prophylactic against the development of arteriosclerosis and hypertension. Also used in the treatment of raised blood pressure associated with arteriosclerosis and nervous tension. Its relaxing action combined with a general effect upon the circulatory system give Linden a role in the treatment of some forms of migraine. The diaphoresis combined with the relaxation explain its value in feverish colds and flu.

Combinations : In raised blood pressure it may be used with Hawthorn and European Mistletoe, with Hops in nervous tension and with Elder Flower in the common cold.

Description

Found in Europe.

Dosage

Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto l teaspoonful of the blossoms and leave to infuse for 10 minutes. This should be drunk three times a day. For a diaphoretic effect in fever, use 2-3 teaspoonfuls.

Tincture: take l-2ml of the tincture three times a day.

Safety

No information available. Some herbs are known to react with your medication. Please consult your physician before starting on any herb.