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Post by Angaridatha on Feb 14, 2005 23:41:27 GMT -5
Biological Name: Tiliaceae Tilia europea
Other Names: Linden, Lime Blossoms, Linden flowers, Tilia
Parts Used: Dried flowers
ActiveCompounds: o Volatile oil, up to about 0.l%, containing farnesol o Flavonoids; hesperidin, quercitin, astralagin, tiliroside and others o Miscellaneous; mucilage (in the bract), phenolic acids, tannins
History: Remedies For: Nervine, anti-spasmodic, hypotensive, diaphoretic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, emmenagogue, astringent.
Linden is a relaxing remedy for nervous tension. Also used as a prophylactic against the development of arteriosclerosis and hypertension. Also used in the treatment of raised blood pressure associated with arteriosclerosis and nervous tension. Its relaxing action combined with a general effect upon the circulatory system give Linden a role in the treatment of some forms of migraine. The diaphoresis combined with the relaxation explain its value in feverish colds and flu.
Combinations : In raised blood pressure it may be used with Hawthorn and European Mistletoe, with Hops in nervous tension and with Elder Flower in the common cold. Description: Found in Europe
Dosage: Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto l teaspoonful of the blossoms and leave to infuse for l0 minutes. This should be drunk three times a day. For a diaphoretic effect in fever, use 2-3 teaspoonfuls. Tincture: take l-2ml of the tincture three times a day.
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Post by Saiok Tarek on Feb 14, 2005 23:48:13 GMT -5
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