Western Herbalism
Lime flower
Tilia spp.
Also known as Lime Tree, officinarum pro parte, Linden Flowers, Linden, Basswood, Linn tree, White wood, Linden tree.
Good in combination w/ other hypertension herbs to reduce stress Drink as hot tea for diaphoresis For upper respiratory inflammation, combine with Sambucus, Euphrasia TCM=dispels exterior wind heat, regulates qi, and treats liver yang rising
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Hypertension (secondary to anxiety)
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Hypertension (mild)
- Fever (low grade)
- Tachycardia (w/ anxiety or nervous tension)
- Upper respiratory infection
- Epilepsy (traditional use)
- Nervous palpitations (w/ anxiety or nervous tension)
- Flu (w/fever)
- Hypertension (associated w/anxiety, nervous tension, or atherosclerosis)
- Nervous tension
- Cold (w/ fever)
- Colic
- Cramps
- Hypertension
- Inflammation
- Insomnia
- Muscle spasms
- Restlessness
- Viral infections
- Fever
- Infection
- Respiratory complaints
- Common cold
- Mucus congestion
- Thick mucus
- Migraine
- Hysteria
- Arteriosclerotic hypertension
Safety
Pregnancy: Limited safety data in pregnancy
The record lists 2 contraindications; open the plate in the library to read them in full.
Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Infusion | 1 Tbs/c TID | |
| Tincture (1:3) | 3-5 ml TID | 3-5 mL |
| Flowerhead 2-4 g by infusion | 2000-4000 mg | |
| Liquid extract 2-4 mL (1 : 1 in 25% alcohol) | 2-4 mL | |
| Tincture 1-2 mL (1 : 5 in 45% alcohol). | 1-2 mL | |
| Dose, 1 to 20 minims. | 0.06-1.23 mL |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. Good in combination w/ other hypertension herbs to reduce stress Drink as hot tea for diaphoresis For upper respiratory inflammation, combine with Sambucus, Euphrasia TCM=dispels exterior wind heat, regulates qi, and treats liver yang rising
primary-actions. Lime flower acts primarily as: Antispasmodic, Diaphoretic, Hypotensive, Sedative (mild), Antiviral, Nervine, Anti-inflammatory. Secondary actions include Anti-inflammatory, Mucolytic, Anticatarrhal.
indications. Lime flower is traditionally indicated for: Hypertension (secondary to anxiety), Stress, Anxiety, Hypertension (mild), Fever (low grade), Tachycardia (w/ anxiety or nervous tension), Upper respiratory infection, Epilepsy (traditional use), Nervous palpitations (w/ anxiety or nervous tension), Flu (w/fever), Hypertension (associated w/anxiety, nervous tension, or atherosclerosis), Nervous tension, Cold (w/ fever), Colic, Cramps, and 12 further conditions.
Drawn from King's American Dispensatory, 18th edition (Felter and Lloyd), and the Bountiful Herbs editorial.
In formulas
Lime flower stands in 1 documented formula in the library, among them Heart Tonic Formula.
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