Deciduous Trees reach a height of 30 m (100 ft), with heart-shaped leaves, clusters of pale yellow flowers, and bracts that resemble wings.
History & Folklore
Ancient Greece and Egypt held the Linden tree in high regard. The coffins of the Fayum contain masks fashioned of linden wood. It was devoted to Venus, the goddess of faithfulness and love. The tree of maternal love, a tree of goddesses, is feminine. The Catholic Church uses the Linden tree to depict the "Sacred Heart" closer to home. Because of the heart-shaped nature of its leaf, it is frequently found in churches and calvaries.
Habitat & Cultivation
Linden is native to Europe, growing wild and widely planted in gardens and along roadways. Then, in the summer, the blooms are gathered.
Uses
Anxiety May promote relaxation
Blood Pressure Has antioxidants that may help lower blood pressure.
Tension Headaches Contains antioxidant, quercetin, which may help fight inflammation.
Skin Irritation Flower extract soothes and calms irritated, itchy skin and scalp.
Parts used
Flowers Cut when dry
Bracts Narrow, ribbon-like, yellow-green.
Key Actions
Anxiety
Sedative
Relieves Headaches
Blood Pressure
Cold and Flu
Skin Irritation
Constituents
Flavonoids : quercetin and kaempferol
caffeic and other acids
Mucilage
References
- Chevallier, Andrew, FNIMH; Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine - 550 Herbs and Remedies for Common Ailments; 3. Edition 2016; ISBN: 978-0-2412-2944-6; Page 277.
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