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Herbal
medicine has been around for centuries, and despite the success of modern
medicine, plants are still frequently used in the home treatment of a variety
of ailments. Flowers from the linden tree, commonly known as the lime or
basswood tree, is one such traditional folk medicine. Historically, linden
flower tea, derived from the species Tilia cordata and Tilia platyphyllos, has
been used to treat a variety of ailments including high blood pressure,
migraine, digestive complaints, headaches, colds, flu and anxiety.
Linden Flowers and Leaves Tea
Compounds
According
to a May 2012 report published by the European Medicines Agency, limited
clinical research is available on linden, so there is no scientific proof that
it actually works. However, this agency postulates the most plausible use of
this tea is the traditional use for the common cold and treating mild symptoms
of mental stress. The reputed benefits of certain linden compounds to cause
sweating may have benefits in managing a fever. Linden also contains mucilage,
a sticky substance that can help soothe irritated membranes in the mouth or
throat, and this herb is also believed to decrease mucus production. However,
data proving these benefits is lacking, and even if compounds from linden
flower are proven to be effective, it’s not clear how much of these components
make it into brewed tea.
Relaxing
Effects
In herbal
medicine, linden tea is used to combat anxiety and promote relaxation. The
essential oils are suggested to play a role in these benefits. A study
published in the July 2008 issue of the "Journal of
Ethnopharmacology" found that feeding laboratory animals an extract of
linden flowers reduced their anxious behavior when placed in a maze, compared
to controls. Another study published in the March 2008 issue of the same
journal found that linden extract lengthened the sedation time in animals who
received sleep-inducing drugs, and calmed the animals when administered alone.
However, it's not clear if these same benefits would be noticed from tea
consumption -- as extracts tend to be more potent -- and if the same benefits
would be present in humans consuming this tea.
Warnings
and Precautions
Linden
flower tea is generally considered safe, although some people may be allergic
to the flowers. Also, much is unknown about this tea’s health effects, as there
is only limited and preliminary animal and test tube research available on this
herb. Because of inadequate safety data, this tea is not recommended if you are
pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have heart disease. Also, linden may act
as a diuretic and cause water loss from the body, and may interact with
medications. Linden has also been found to naturally contain caffeine. Always
check with your healthcare professional before taking linden flower tea.
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