Our ancestors used it for the treatment of many ailments, and according to legend, in flower fat, whose pleasant smell you can feel if you are walking in nature these days or enjoying one of the city parks, the rays of the sun are woven.
Namely, who drinks linden tea, the heat of the sun enters his organism, which causes sweating and therefore relieves the body of fevers. Linden flower tea has been known since ancient times as the "nectar of kings", both because of its sweet taste and its medicinal effect. It belongs to the teas that you can consume in unlimited quantities, and it is recommended that children drink it as well.
It is especially effective for relieving nervousness. Also, it stimulates circulation, helps digestion, is good for cleaning the liver, urinary tract and bladder, relieves menstrual pains... Linden tea affects sweating, so it is recommended for lowering temperature, relieving cough in cases of flu or cold. Also, warm linden tea helps the immune system to fight infection. Some data also indicate that it is good for reducing high blood pressure.
Linden has a particularly beneficial effect in the case of hardening of the arteries and hypertension, and many experts emphasize its beneficial effects against other cardiovascular problems.
It relieves nervousness, drives away insomnia
Since ancient times, the linden flower has been used in folk medicine as a medicine to relax the nervous system, especially in the case of severe nervousness, irritability, anxiety and insomnia. The flower contains essential oils, which connoisseurs claim have sedative properties, and contribute to reducing tension and reducing muscle spasms. Also, linden flower tea is effective in the fight against insomnia because it relaxes. It is recommended to add it to a relaxing bath before going to bed. You need to pour five tablespoons of linden flowers with a liter of boiling water and leave it covered for at least an hour. Strain and add to the bath. It is recommended that you apply this treatment one hour before going to bed.
Here is the best time to pick it
It is recommended to harvest linden in good and dry weather, together with the herb. For medicine, it is best to pick it when the flowers open and before they get old and change color, because a fully bloomed linden loses its healing properties. It is recommended to dry it in the shade, in an airy place. Also, dried flowers must retain their natural color as well as their pleasant fragrance.
Against the cold
Mix 25 g of linden flower, linden flower and chamomile, 15 g of auxiliary plant and 10 g of white saponaria, then scald 3 tablespoons of the mixture with 1/2 l of boiling water, cover and after one hour drink it as warm as possible during the day.
Linden tea is also known to promote sweating
Preparation of one cup of tea: In 2,5 dl of boiling water, soak one small spoonful of linden flowers and one small spoonful of calla flowers. Cover, leave for 2 hours and then strain. Before use, heat the tea well and drink it immediately, while it is still hot. The recommended daily dose of tea is 3 cups.
For cleaning the urinary tract and bladder
Pour six tablespoons of linden flowers with a liter of boiling water, cover and leave to stand for an hour. Strain and sweeten with honey if desired, then drink moderately during the day.
Linden tea in a mixture against diarrhea
Mix 30 grams of linden flower, 30 grams of chamomile flower and 10 grams each of St. John's wort, rose flower, podubica and rosehip, then pour three tablespoons of the mixture with 5 dl of boiled water, cover and let it stand for one hour. Strain and drink lukewarm during the day.
Strengthen immunity
Mix 25 grams each of linden and rosehip flowers and 15 grams each of orange peel and flowers. Pour three tablespoons of this mixture with half a liter of boiled water. Let it rest in a covered container for 10 minutes, then strain. Drink 2-3 cups of warm tea a day.
Get rid of cellulite
Mix two pinches each of fennel, purée and linden, then boil for 10 minutes in half a liter of water. After that, strain and drink during the day.
Soothe the burns
Boil 100 grams of linden flowers or leaves in one liter of hot water, leave covered for three hours, strain, make poultices and place on the injured area.
Source: BKTVnews.com
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