Natural Healing: Linden Blossom
Linden Blossom is also known as basswood, white wood and lime tree. It is traditionally used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It has been used since the middle ages to promote sweating. It has a mild sedative effect and is calming on the digestive system. It is used to treat colds and flu primarily because of its expectorant properties. It aids the cardiovascular system and helps relieve headaches including migraine. It reduces stress and panic. Tea made from the blossoms is used to treat insomnia and nervous tension. It stimulates the appetite and relieves cramps. It has a diuretic effect and helps clear the digestive and urinary tract of toxins. It helps maintain a healthy liver by stimulating bile flow.
Externally, linden is used to treat itchy skin. It helps regenerate the skin and can reduce puffy eyes. It is said to help with fungal infections.
In aromatherapy, it is used for relaxation, reducing stress, and thinning the blood. It reduces fever and stuffy sinuses. It is said to help with fungal infections.
In the middle ages, the tree was considered sacred and court cases were often heard while sitting under a Linden tree as it was believed to inspire fairness and justice. It was dedicated to Venus, goddess of love, because of it's heart-shaped leaves.
The linden blossoms produce a lot of nectar which results in a top quality honey in hives near linden trees.
WARNINGS: While generally consider safe, some research indicates that very large amounts can cause heart problems.
Categories: Herbs, Health, Healing
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