What are Linden Flowers?
Linden flowers are a common name that is often given flowers of different types of Tiliaceae family. Examples include Tilia Cordata, Tilia Platyphyllos and Tilia Parvifolia. Other common names used for this type of tree include white wood, lime tree and basswood. Linden tree grows in many mild areas of America, Europe and Asia. Usually grows in a medium -sized tree, with dark green leaves and Linden tree flowers are yellow or yellow and white.
Linden Flower Extract was historically used in many folk medicines. Linden floral tea was often used to treat stomach, anxiety, common cold and palpitations of the heart. The extract was also sometimes used in the spa as treatment of antihyse. The story of one old wives even led some people to believe that epilepsy could be cured simply by sitting under Linden Tree!
Modern research suggests that one of the main active components of the thkthl of the tree E can include substances called FlavOnoids, also known as bioflavonoids. These substances are plant pigments that are soluble in water. It seems that one of the characteristics of bioflavonoid substances is that they help the absorption of vitamin C in the body. However, the exact mechanism that these substances bring benefits to health has fully demonstrated scientific research.
Herbal extracts based on Linden tree flows are widely sold as an alternative treatment for a large number of diseases and disorders. These include internal and external treatment. Internal treatment including ingestion of supplement is the treatment of cough and colds, high blood pressure, insomnia and headaches. For external treatment, Linden flowers can be used to create a lotion, infusion or compression. The cream can be used to calm itching a Jew conditions can be poured into the bath as a relaxant and compression can be used to treat eye infections.
Linden FlowersThey are not considered any poisonous substances and herbal extracts are usually considered safe for young children and pregnant women. Sometimes, however, people with familiar cardiac states are recommended to avoid these extracts for claiming that it can cause heart damage, but further research is likely to be confirmed or refuted. Another rare side effect that can be seen is an allergic reaction to Linden Flowers.