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Tilia cordata
Winterlinde · (Tilia cordata)
Mallow family (Malvaceae)
Description
Tilia cordata, the small-leaved lime or small-leaved linden, is a species of tree in the family Malvaceae, native to much of Europe. Its other common names include little-leaf or littleleaf linden, or traditionally in South East England, pry or pry tree. Its range extends from Britain through mainland Europe to the Caucasus and western Asia.
- TeaFlowerInternalTraditional use
Traditional diaphoretic tea at the first signs of a cold. Mucilage and flavonoids act together; the sweating effect depends on drinking the tea hot and keeping warm.
Preparation & dosage
DIAPHORETIC TEA: 1.5–1.8 g + 150 ml boiling water, steep 5–10 min covered, strain. Drink as hot as possible, 2–4 cups/day, one before bed. Wrap warm afterwards. Up to ~6 g/day.
- Dry amount
- 1.5–1.8 g
- Doses per day
- 4×
- Max duration
- 1 weeks
⚠ Age restriction: ≥ 4 years — Per EMA from 4 years.
- TeaFlowerInternalTraditional use
Soothing tea for dry irritative cough and throat irritation. Arabinogalactans coat irritated mucosa; flavonoids provide mild anti-inflammatory support.
Preparation & dosage
SOOTHING TEA: 1.5–1.8 g + 150 ml boiling water, steep 5–10 min covered. Drink warm in small sips 2–3× daily. Honey enhances the mucous film effect.
- Dry amount
- 1.5–1.8 g
- Doses per day
- 3×
- Max duration
- 1 weeks
⚠ Age restriction: ≥ 4 years — From 4 years.
- BathFlowerExternalTraditional use
Traditional relaxing bath for nervous restlessness and sleep problems. Essential oil (farnesol) and flavonoids act mildly sedative through the skin.
Preparation & dosage
RELAXING BATH: 20–50 g + 1–2 L boiling water, steep 15 min, add to bath at 37 °C. 15–20 min, ideally before bed. Pat dry and rest warm.
- Dry amount
- 20–50 g
- Doses per day
- 1×
- Max duration
- 2 weeks
⚠ Age restriction: ≥ 12 years — Full baths from 12 years.
- TinctureFlowerInternalTraditional use
Traditional tincture for nervous palpitations, mildly elevated blood pressure and anxiety. Tilia extracts show GABA-ergic and benzodiazepine-agonist activity in vitro.
Preparation & dosage
TINCTURE (1:5 in 25% ethanol): 1–2 ml 3× daily in water. Traditional for nervous palpitations, blood pressure dysregulation and inner restlessness. Pharmacy preparation recommended.
- Liquid amount
- 1–2 ml
- Doses per day
- 3×
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- TeaFlowerInternalFolk medicine
Folk use for stress-related digestive complaints and GI cramps. The antispasmodic effect of flavonoids relaxes smooth muscle of the GI tract.
Preparation & dosage
AFTER-MEAL TEA: 1.5–2 g + 200 ml boiling water, steep 10 min. Drink warm after meals for stress-related digestive complaints.
- Dry amount
- 1.5–2 g
- Doses per day
- 2×
- InhalationFlowerExternalFolk medicine
Folk steam inhalation for nasal congestion and sore throat. The essential oil (farnesol, eugenol) soothes mucosa and is mildly antiseptic.
Preparation & dosage
STEAM INHALATION: 10–20 g + 1 L boiling water. Drape towel over head, inhale 5–10 min. For nasal congestion and sore throat. Caution: hot steam — maintain safe distance.
- Dry amount
- 10–20 g