linden flowers affect the body in a complex way: neutralize viruses, bacteria, reduce inflammation, contribute to expectoration of sputum when coughing. They also have an antipyretic effect, accelerate wound healing, and are used as a natural sedative.

Linden flowers have long been known for their unique medicinal properties, which led to their use for the manufacture of medicines, as well as use in folk medicine. Today, when pharmacy shelves are full of a variety of drugs, many people still turn to this natural remedy for colds. Linden inflorescences (popularly called lime blossom) are harvested in summer – from the end of June to the beginning of July.

The use of linden flowers

Linden flowers owe their medicinal properties to their unique composition:

  Glycoside tiliacin is a well–known phytoncide, that is, a substance that prevents the growth and development of bacteria. Also, tiliacin has a diaphoretic effect, so lime color is used at high temperature. Due to active sweating, excess heat leaves the body with sweat, as a result, the body temperature decreases. Also, along with perspiration, toxins are excreted from the body – dangerous waste products of viruses and bacteria.

  Flavone glycosides are substances with antibacterial action.

  Tannins. They have an expectorant effect, so they are effective for coughing.

  Vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Linden flowers contain quite a lot of ascorbic acid, which strengthens the immune system, helps to cope with inflammation and gives strength to fight the disease.

  Carotene. This powerful antioxidant is involved in the work of the immune system and helps the tissues of the body recover faster after inflammation, and also supports the health of the mucous membranes.

That is, linden flowers affect the body in a complex way: neutralize viruses, bacteria, reduce inflammation, contribute to expectoration of sputum when coughing. They also have an antipyretic effect, accelerate wound healing, and are used as a natural sedative.