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Tilia spp. (Linden Flowers)
Botanicals

definition

botanical name(s): Tilia platyphyllos, Tilia cordata, Tilia europaea

synonyms: linden flowers

part(s) used: flowers

qualities: pungent, sweet, warm, dry

affinities: central nervous system, heart

actions: nervine, tonic, hypotensive, astringent

dosage:

» tincture 2 - 4 ml.

therapy: nervous disorders, catarrh, headaches, indigestion and other disorders

AHPA Botanical Safety Rating: 1

toxicity: 0

» use with caution in cardiac patients; frequent use may lead to heart damage; narcotic effects have also been noted (Duke, p. 486)

constituents: volatile oil, flavonoids, mucilage (in the bract), phenolic acids such as chlorogenic and caffeic, tannins

footnotes

Duke, J.A. 1985. C.R.C. Handbook of Medicinal Herbs. Boca Raton, FL: The C.R.C. Press.