Linden flowers

Useful substances in the composition
The beneficial effect of linden flowers on the human body is explained by the active substances that make up their composition. In particular, these are:

• Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, it slows down the aging process in the body, improves immunity.
• Flavonoids have an anti-inflammatory effect, strengthen the walls of blood vessels.
• Polysaccharides are a source of healthy energy involved in immune processes.
• Essential oils give lime blossom its unique aroma, and also have a soothing effect.
• Tannins have astringent and anti-inflammatory properties, contribute to the general cleansing of the body.

Useful properties

Drinking a cup of fragrant linden tea with a spoonful of honey is a real pleasure. It is all the more pleasant to realize that this pleasure is accompanied by a positive effect on health.

1. Linden tea is an excellent anti-cold. Its diaphoretic effect is especially useful at elevated temperatures.
2. In case of respiratory diseases (bronchitis, pneumonia), linden tea helps to soothe cough, reduces inflammatory processes.
   Mild diuretic action is useful for diseases of the urinary system: cystitis, pyelonephritis, etc.
3. The same property of linden flowers will help get rid of edema, including during pregnancy.
   It has a beneficial effect on the digestive system, promotes the secretion of bile, and enhances the effect of digestive enzymes.
4. The soothing property of linden tea is successfully used for nervous disorders, helps in the prevention of insomnia.
5. Linden is called the “female tree”, because this plant is able to strengthen women’s health and prevent the development of many diseases of the female reproductive system.

Cooking methods

Tea: 1 cup. Pour linden beans with a glass of hot, but boiling water. Insist 5-10 minutes. To enhance the effect, add a spoonful of lime honey.

Colds. 1.5 tbsp. L. linden inflorescences are poured with boiling water 200 ml., the solution is allowed to brew for 20 minutes, after which it is filtered. Intake: 200–400 ml. before going to bed or rinsing.

Lowering the temperature, facilitating expectoration. 1 tbsp. tablespoon. Tea is poured with boiling water 200 ml, everything is boiled for 10 minutes, then filtered. Intake: 400-600 ml of hot broth before bedtime.

Bronchitis. 1 tbsp. tablespoon. Linden collection is steamed 300 ml. of boiling water. Intake: two to three times a day, 100 ml.

Urolithiasis. 2 tablespoon. Pour boiling water over 400 ml, boil for 10 minutes. The decoction is drunk before going to bed in a volume of two glasses.

Contraindications

• Linden can cause an allergic reaction. If you are allergic to honey or pollen, consult your doctor before consuming lime decoction.
• It is not recommended to use linden preparations for cardiovascular diseases, with dysfunction of the pancreas and gallbladder.
• Linden flower tea can cause drowsiness, so it is not recommended to drive after it.