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Linden Leaf and Flower Profile Also known as- Tilia spp, (Species include Europaea, Americana, and Cordata) Lime flower, European Linden, Large leaf Linden, Tilea, and Lime Tree. Introduction The Linden tree is found in both Europe and North America. Native Americans of the First Nation used linden flowers for treating "sick headaches" and nervous stomach. European herbalists used linden flowers to make a pleasantly sweet tea that looks very attractive in a glass jug. Constituents About 1% antioxidant flavonoids including hyperoside, quercitrin, myricetin galactoside, kaempferol, kaempferol glycosides including astragalin and its 6-p-coumaric acid ester tiliroside), myricetin and quercetin glycosides. Linden flowers also contain approximately 10% mucilage largely comprised of arabino-galactans; proanthocyanidins; caffeic, chlorogenic and p-coumaric acids, eugenol, and geraniol. Parts Used Leaf and Flowers. Typical Preparations Mostly used as a Tea. Can be taken in both extract and capsule form. Summary Modern herbalists prescribe linden flowers for all the indications listed above, plus as a treatment for sore throats and colitis. The mucilages in the flowers coat mucous membranes to soothe inflammation and irritation. Precautions Be sure you get linden flowers from a reputable source so that you can know they are free of toxic fungi. Don't drink linden flower teas within 2 hours of taking any vitamin and mineral supplement, since the mucilages in the tea can interfere with the absorption of nutrients from the supplement.   For educational purposes only This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.   View Cart/Check Out Privacy Policy   |   Return Policy   |  Ordering Information   |  International Orders   |  Quality Control Products Index     |    A Modern Herbal     |    Botanical.com Copyright © 2000-2009 Botanical.com customerservice@mountainroseherbs.com