Scientific name: Tilia Cordata
Origin: herbal
Family: Tiliaceae, lime family
Category: Tree
The littleleaf linden, also known as Tilia cordata, is a popular tree in parks and along roads. The dried inflorescences of the littleleaf linden, also called Tiliae flos, are used as a medicinal drug. Tea preparations made from the drug are often used for colds and coughs, as they have a cough-relieving effect due to their high content of mucilage, mainly arabinogalactans. Although the littleleaf linden is also used as a diaphoretic remedy for febrile infections, no specific ingredient has yet been found as an explanation. It is assumed that the sweating effect in this case is due to the ingestion of the hot tea water.
TILIA CORDATA FLOWER EXTRACT - Flower extract
TILIA CORDATA EXTRACT - Extract from plant
Linden blossoms are considered a proven remedy for relieving colds and their symptoms. The diaphoretic effect in particular has long been appreciated and makes lime blossom tea a popular household remedy for fever and flu-like symptoms. The sweating effect is thereby attributed to the ingestion of the hot tea water, as it promotes sweating and can thus help to reduce fever.
Lime blossom tea can also provide relief from coughs associated with colds. The mucilages it contains form a protective layer on irritated mucous membranes and can thus relieve the irritation of the cough. Linden blossoms are a traditional herbal medicine that has been used in many cultures for centuries and whose effectiveness is still appreciated today.
The genus Tilia comprises about 50 species, of which only two are relevant from a medical point of view: the littleleaf linden (Tilia cordata Mill.) and the large-leaved linden (Tilia platyphyllos Scop.). Both species of lime are native to Europe and are often planted as trees in parks and along roads.
