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.