If you have the familiarity with ancient medicines used in various parts of Europe, you must have heard the name of linden, an
herbal remedy for a number of health related issues. The herb originates from lime tree or Tilia. The flowers of various species of this herb are used to instill relaxation in the body and also participate in ensuring overall wellness of the body. Also, these herbal trees are useful in providing wood and other related fuels. Moreover, one may relish upon the honey produced by flowers of this herbal tree.
Source of Linden
Linden is obtained from deciduous trees, which are grown in temperate zones across the globe. There are two varieties of the flowers obtained from this tree, including winder linden and summer
linden. The aroma and taste of these flowers vary from one species to another.
The various parts of this tree like leaves, wood, and flowers are used to make a number of medicines. The most active ingredients of this herb include flavonoids, mucilage components, tannins and volatile oil.
Uses of Linden
As mentioned earlier, different parts of this herbal tree are used in medicinal preparations, here are the most significant uses of this herb:
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The leaves of linden are used to induce sweating, which further diminishes the effect of fever on human body.
- The wood of this tree are used to treat liver disorders, along with gallbladder diseases. Also, a number of inflammatory disorders are treated by this herb.
- The linden charcoal is also used as a treatment product for swelling in lower legs and infections in these tissues. Also, the intestinal issues are addressed by this part of the tree.
- The flowers of this herb are helpful in treating migraine, the deadly form of headache.
- The flowers are also used for treating cold, cough and high blood pressure problems.
- The flowers also participate in the urine production and in relieving the muscle pain in various body parts.
How to use Linden
This herb is available in various forms like tea, tincture, liquid extracts and dried preparations. In case of children, the dose must be prepared in proportion to the body weight of patient. In case of adults, various forms of this
herb must be consumed in recommended amount.
Words of caution
Linden is one of the most popular herbs, which have not exhibited any type of side effects and interactions with other medications. There are few cases, where some skin infections were found to develop as a result of touching of this tree.
