Tilia europaca, Tilaceae. This plant is also known as linden blossom and lime flowers. The dried flowers are the part of the plant used.
- Makes a relaxing remedy that is a delicious infusion. It reduces nervous tension and anxiety and aids with sleep. It calms excitable restless children. It is also useful for conditions associated with tension such as tension headaches, period pains, colic and cramps.
- Is a useful remedy for high blood pressure and atherosclerosis. This is because of the relaxation effects in combination with the bioflavonoids. It also relaxes the heart making it useful for palpitations, and coronary artery disease.
- Is a diaphoretic when taken hot, thus increasing the blood supply to the skin. This makes it useful for reducing fevers, particularly in children. It will assist in the treatment of colds and flu and is particularly effective when combined with elder flowers.
- Has a diuretic action when taken as a warm or cool infusion. This will assist in clearing toxins from the body through the urinary system.