History of Linden (lime blossoms)
Parts used from the Linden (lime blossoms)
Flowers with their bracts harvested early summer.
Constituents (bio available chemicals):
Volatile oil, up to 0.1%, containing farnesol. Flavonoids: hesperidin and quercetin. Saponins. Tannins approx: 2%. Mucilage approx 3%.
Nutritional constituents:
Hesperidin and quercetin.
Indications:
Anxiety, common cold, arteriosclerosis, hypertension, insomnia, migraine and nervous tension.
Dosage:
Liquid extract (1:2): 15-30ml per week. Infusion of dried herb: 2-4g 3 x daily.