Tilia platyphyllos

• TeaFlowerInternalTraditional use

  Traditional diaphoretic tea for the onset of a cold. T. platyphyllos flowers 2–4 weeks earlier than T. cordata and provides pharmacopoeially equivalent flowers. Mucilage and flavonoids soothe; sweating depends on hot liquid and body warmth.

  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.

  Sources: [1] [2]

• TeaFlowerInternalTraditional use

  Soothing tea for dry irritative cough and throat irritation. T. platyphyllos shares the same pharmacological profile as T. cordata — EMA monograph covers both species.

  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 may enhance the soothing mucous film.

  Dry amount

  1.5–1.8 g

  Doses per day

  3×

  Max duration

  1 weeks

  ⚠ Age restriction: ≥ 4 years — From 4 years.

  Sources: [1] [2]

• BathFlowerExternalTraditional use

  Traditional relaxing bath for nervous restlessness and sleep difficulties. Essential oil components and flavonoids of T. platyphyllos act mildly calming 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.

  Sources: [1] [4]

• TinctureFlowerInternalTraditional use

  Traditional tincture for nervous palpitations, mildly elevated blood pressure and anxiety. Tilia extracts show GABA-ergic activity and benzodiazepine receptor binding in vitro.

  Preparation & dosage

  TINCTURE (1:5 in 25% ethanol): 1–2 ml 3× daily diluted in a little water. Traditional for nervous palpitations and inner restlessness. Pharmacy preparation recommended.

  Liquid amount

  1–2 ml

  Doses per day

  3×

  Sources: [4] [5]

• TeaFlowerInternalFolk medicine

  Folk use for stress-related stomach cramps and digestive complaints. Antispasmodic properties of flavonoids relax intestinal smooth muscle.

  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×

  Sources: [2] [3]

• GargleFlowerExternalFolk medicine

  Folk gargle for sore throat and pharyngitis. Mucilage coats irritated mucosa protectively; tannins act mildly astringent.

  Preparation & dosage

  GARGLE: 2–3 g + 200 ml boiling water, steep 10 min, strain, cool to lukewarm. Gargle 1–2 min 2–3× daily for sore throat and pharyngitis — spit out afterwards.

  Dry amount

  2–3 g

  Doses per day

  3×

  Sources: [3] [4]

Large-leaved linden flowers considered very well tolerated. Beyond 1 week or high fever/dyspnoea: doctor. Diaphoretic tea not in acute cardiac insufficiency. Very old flowers reportedly develop narcotic properties — use freshly dried material only. Allergic reactions rarely possible. In-vitro pancreatic lipase inhibition noted — clinical relevance unknown.

⏱ Max continuous use: 1 weeks