What does it help with
- Fever reduction and sweating
- Nervous system calming
- Upper respiratory infections
- Mild blood pressure reduction
Active compounds
Flavonoids (tilianin, quercetin), essential oils (geraniol, linalool), mucilage, coumarin.
Flavonoids and essential oils cause a diaphoretic effect — they naturally reduce fever. Mucilage coats irritated mucous membranes.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodJune – July (at full bloom)
Plant partswhole umbels with bracts
Dryingshade, dry place, 35 °C max
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
TeaBathInhalationMeadCompress
Pro tip: Linden tea must not steep more than 5–7 minutes — oversteeping makes it bitter. Always cover.
Recipes
1 Linden tea for fever ▾
2 teaspoons dried flowers pour 250 ml water, steep 5 minutes. Add med. Drink hot, wrap up.
2 Tea for a cold ▾
Linden, elder flowers and chamomile (1 teaspoon each). Pour over 400 ml water, steep 8 minutes.
3 Calming bath ▾
100 g linden flowers boil 15 min in 2 litres water. Strain a add to a warm bath.
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