A source of healing: The benefits of linden
Prepared by brewing its flowers and leaves, linden has been widely used for centuries in the treatment of coughs and colds. Thanks to its active ingredients, linden tea helps increase sweating by raising body temperature when consumed. The 5 important benefits of linden, a source of healing, have been identified.
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Due to its calming effect, linden reduces heart palpitations and the effects of high blood pressure. Its flowers are also believed to support the treatment of epilepsy. Specialist Dietitian Betül Merd explained the benefits of linden, the warm drink of cold days.
Linden is a deciduous tree belonging to the mallow family, native to the northern hemisphere, with approximately 30 species worldwide, and is notable for its asymmetrical leaves.
Linden, the common name for trees in the Tilia genus, is known for its fragrant, cream-colored flowers. Surprisingly, linden flowers also contain caffeine.
However, since there is no more than 226 micrograms (0.226 milligrams) of caffeine in a cup, it does not seem very likely to negatively affect the sleep process. Since the Middle Ages, the flowers of the linden tree have been used to increase sweating.
IT SHOWS ITS EFFECT BY INDUCING SWEATING
Linden has been used to induce sweating in febrile colds and infections, reduce nasal congestion, and alleviate throat irritation and coughing. Linden also has a calming effect. However, there is no clinical data to prove these effects of linden. The known effects of linden, which has been used for centuries, are proven by experience.
1. Reduces cold symptoms. Linden is good for dry coughs that occur during the course of illnesses such as the common cold, virus-induced flu, and Covid.
2. Reduces anxiety and lowers blood pressure.
3. It is effective against the negative effects of migraines or nervous tension, as well as difficulty swallowing and various types of spasms.
4. It is used in the treatment of liver and gallbladder disorders and diarrhea.
5. Linden flowers also have diuretic and expectorant properties.
GOOD FOR HEART DISEASE
There are various dosage forms of linden. However, no new clinical studies have been conducted to support a specific dosage. According to opinions on the use of herbal teas, no more than 2-4 grams of linden should be consumed per day. Research has also concluded that patients with a history of heart disease should not consume excessive amounts of linden.