Linden

Tilia europea

Part Used

Flowering tips

Systems

Cardiovascular; nervous

Actions

Astringent; anti-inflammatory; antispasmodic; carminative; diaphoretic; diuretic; expectorant; hypotensive; immuno-modulator; nervine tonic and sedative

Traditional Uses

Indicated in nervous tension and dyspepsia, anxiety, headaches, and heart palpitations. Is hypotensive and will reduce hypertension associated with arteriosclerosis and nervous tension. A notable diaphoretic (often used in colds and flu). ^1. 2.