Linden (Tiliaceae) family in the form of a tree is a plant. Grows in temperate climates of the northern hemisphere. Linden grows in trees that can reach an average length of 25-50 meters.
There are 80 species of linden trees, but only two are used for medicinal benefit. These are small-leaved European linden (tilia cordata) and large-leaved summer linden (tilia platyphyllos). Herbal tea is made from flowers, leaves and bark of the tree. It is the most valuable part of the flowers, and the harvest time of linden obtained by drying the flowers is June and July. In our country, especially large-leaved linden grows in the Marmara and Black Sea regions.
Linden plant contains vitamins A, B6, C and P and minerals of calcium, iron, manganese.
Benefits Of Linden
Inflammation and antispasmodic properties due to bloating, constipation, diarrhea, gas, cramps can help.
Linden is mostly consumed for the prevention and treatment of cold and widespread outbreaks occurring during the winter months.
Honey is a natural antibiotic that doubles effect of linden. Honey alone loses properties in boiled or very hot water. Therefore, before mixing linden water must be expected to cool.
Linden has a serious effect on nervous system. Good for sleep disorders, soothe nerves. Reduces stress and anxiety. When cloves are thrown into prepared linden tea, has more effect on nerve and has a calming effect.
When consumed on a regular basis, it removes bacteria and germs that cause coughing and relieves irritation from coughing in the airways. It helps us get rid of cough faster and faster.
Increases the body’s resistance: Accelerates blood circulation and helps the body to stay warm. Especially in winter, people with cold problems can solve this problem significantly.
Protects skin health: Steam bath with linden tea is beneficial for the skin, opens the pores, cleans stains caused by contamination, moisturizes dry skin. It can be remove also skin blemishes.
Linden for Hair Health: Linden is also known to be beneficial for hair health. When you boil your hair with linden leaves and wash them with water, you get a natural look.
This application strengthens, nourishes and relaxes your hair, strengthens the scalp and prevents hair loss.
Linden for eyes: Linden is also useful for eyes. The water obtained from boiled linden leaves is put on the eyes with the help of cotton.
This application will relax your eyes and you can clean your eyes with bacteria or burrs on the edges of the eyelids.
It is important to note that it is beneficial for heart health due to its positive effects on the veins.
It does not allow the arteries to harden and prevents the layers that may form around the veins due to accelerating the blood flow. It also has the ability to partially clean the blood with these additives.
