Linden tea
Tilia Cordata
(Lime Family)
Effects-
Properties---An aromatic, mucilaginous herb that is diuretic and expectorant, calms the nerves,
lowers blood pressure, increases perspiration rate, relaxes spasms, and improves digestion.
Uses---Internally for hypertension, improves insomnia, linden water is a skin tonic hardening of the arteries,
cardiovascular and digestive complaints associated with anxiety, urinary infections, feverish colds, influenza,
respiratory mucus, migraine, and headaches. And for colds and influenza. Cough, Bronchitis, Externally for itching
skin.
skin.
Parts used---Fresh and dried flowers to make an herbal tea.
Active ingredients---Essential oil, tannins, mucilage, flavonoids.
Home use tips---Tea infuse 1-2 teaspoons full 1 to 2 grams in boiling water for 10 min. Drink hot.
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