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With its heart shaped leaves and fragrant flowers, linden (also known as lime tree) is a majestic tree often found on city blocks. While most people value linden trees for their beauty and shade, herbalists know that linden flowers also offer many healing gifts.
Let's dive into three key benefits of linden…
Linden for the Nervous System & Heart Support
Linden has an affinity for supporting the nervous system. This soothing herbal ally can especially help address musculoskeletal tension and promote more restful sleep.
As a calming, hypotensive herb, linden has also traditionally been used to support the physical and emotional heart. Folks taking blood pressure medications or who are experiencing abnormal blood pressure levels should consult with an experienced practitioner before taking linden.
I like to drink iced linden tea during the summertime when I am particularly prone to more insomnia and tension due to more outdoor activities and travel.
Linden for Digestion
Linden can help support healthy digestion. As an antispasmodic, linden can help address gas pain and discomfort. With its moistening and astringent properties, it can also support indigestion and stagnant digestion by simultaneously toning lax tissues and soothing inflamed tissues in the digestive tract.
For digestive support, I tend to drink a hot cup of linden tea with a pinch of cinnamon powder.
Linden for Colds and Flu
Linden can help support immune function, making it a wonderful herbal ally during a cold or flu. Plus, linden can also help address several cold and flu symptoms like sore throat and congestion.
When I have a cold, I like to put a spoonful of elderberry syrup in linden tea and sip on this throughout the duration of the sickness.Want to learn more about the benefits of other common herbs? Visit Herb Notes.cards to grab a deck of our top 12 Herb Notes. You’ll learn about herbs like chamomile, elderberry, yarrow, and more.
This has been Herb Notes with me, Tara Ruth. Catch ya next time!
