LINDEN TEA

The flowers of common linden Tilia cordata and large-leaved linden Tilia platyphyllos are both used as medicinal plants and the most common use is by brewing a linden tea. The linden blossom herb contains anti-infection essential oils, glycosides (hyperoside, tiliacin), and flavonoids. Saponins, tannins, vitamins C and A can be extracted from linden flowers.

The main effect of linden blossom is to reduce fever, promote sweating and have a minor anti-infection effect, which is why linden blossom tea is well suited for relieving the symptoms of cold disease. Linden flower tea also has an anxiety-reducing and calming effect.

It is recommended to drink hot linden flower tea with honey 2-4 times a day for cold disease. Chilled tea is effective against stress.

Linden flowers are not recommended in cases of hypersensitivity and acute cardiovascular diseases. Linden flower tea is not recommended for children under 4 years of age. If you have a cold disease, drink linden flower tea for one week at most.