Tilia Platyphyllo’s raffia lime trees are well known trees and therefore a detailed description is not necessary. A distinction is made between winter lime (Tilia cordata) and summer lime. Flowering time: The winter lime is more common, has smaller leaves, flowers more abundantly and about two weeks later than the summer lime.
Occurrence: In the forests of Europe and North AsiaThe inflorescences of both species of the linden tree can be recognized in full bloom with the adjacent bracts. One dries very gently and stores the drug in airtight sealed containers to keep moisture away. From lime wood one occasionally prepares the so-called “coal” (Carbo tiliae) which is effective against diarrhoea.
- Essential oil
- Flavonoids
- Tanning agents
The blossoms of the lime tree have a sudorific effect and are therefore often used for feverish colds that require a sweating cure. The immune system is activated and a cold can be overcome faster. A tea made from lime blossoms can have a preventive effect in cases of hypothermia and soaking.
The blossoms of the lime tree are used in the form of a sweating cure for feverish colds: 1 heaped teaspoon of cut lime tree blossoms is poured over a large cup of boiling water. Leave to brew covered for 5 minutes and drink the tea, sweetened with honey, as hot as possible. Linden blossoms can be mixed well with elderflower in equal parts in a tea.
Preparation as described above. Other combinations: Pour a cup of boiling water over 1 tablespoon of this mixture, steep, strain, sweeten with honey. For colds drink up to 3 cups a day.
- Lime blossoms 20,0 g
- Mallow blossoms 15,0 g
- Camomile flowers 10.0 g
- Peppermint leaves 10.0 g.
The mother tincture Tilia of the lime tree is used for Basically, none are to be expected when using lime tree blossoms, but people with heart diseases should consult their doctor before sweating cures!
- Rheumatism
- Allergic skin rashes
- Hay fever
