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Linden (Lime Flower)

Tilia cordata / Tilia platyphyllos (flower)

Herb/Teacalmingsleeprespiratorysweating

Linden flower is a gentle calming tea used for stress, sleep support, and ‘cozy sick day’ comfort. It’s also used traditionally to support sweating during colds and to soothe the throat.

Key Benefits

Gentle calming tea for stress and sleep support
Traditional cold support (comfort + mild sweating)
Soothing for throat irritation (traditional)

Common Issues It May Help With

stress
restlessness
cold/flu comfort (traditional)
throat irritation (traditional)

How To Use (Simple)

Tea: 1–2 tsp flowers per cup; steep 10–15 min; 1–3x/day
Cold blend: linden + elderflower + honey + lemon
Sleep blend: linden + chamomile + lemon balm

Taste / Notes

Light, floral, slightly sweet/honey-like.

Evidence Level

Traditional use is strong; clinical evidence is limited, but it’s widely used as a gentle nervine tea.

Cautions

Generally gentle. If you have heart disease, long-term heavy use is sometimes cautioned in traditional sources—use moderately.

Interactions

No major common interactions; use caution stacking with strong sedatives if very sensitive.

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