Linden 

tea is made by brewing the dried flowers,

and sometimes the leaves and bark, of the Linden
tree. This tree is part of the Tilla genus, and it
mostly grows in temperate climates like northern
Asia, Europe, and North America. 
Linden tea not only tastes great and has a
wonderful aroma, but also has been used for
medicinal purposes for hundreds of years. Some of
the benefits associated with drinking Linden tea
include:
 reducing inflammation and pain

 alleviating stress and anxiety

 lowering blood pressure

Health Benefits
The vitamins, antioxidants, and essential
oils found in Linden tea can provide important
health benefits. For example, folk medicine in
various cultures around the world has used Linden
tea for diuretic effects, helping patients break
fevers by assisting them to sweat.
Linden tea also has several sedative properties,
which can assist with falling asleep, reducing
anxiety, and calming restless nerves. 
Additional health benefits of drinking Linden tea
may include:
Reducing Inflammation and Pain
Being able to reduce inflammation is an important
part of any medical treatment. Quercetin, an
antioxidant found in Linden tea, has been proven to
be effective against inflammation, especially in the
heart and the rest of the cardiovascular system.
Linden tea has also been shown to alleviate pain,
particularly pain that is related to heat, skin
irritations, and muscle and joint spasms.
Additionally, Linden tea has a calming nervine
known as antispasmodic. This nervine can be
helpful in easing cramps and spasms that cause
migraines, muscle tightening, and menstrual
cramps.
Alleviating Stress and Anxiety
Tilia tomentosa Moench bud extracts (TTBEs) are
in the Linden tree. Studies have shown that this
compound is effective in reducing anxiety and
alleviating stress.
The Linden tree contains anxiolytic, an essential oil
that can reduce anxiety by limiting the ability of the
body to get excited.
Lowering Blood Pressure
Components in the Linden tree and in its leaves and
flowers can act as a vasodilator, which is a
chemical reaction that dilates blood vessels and
lowers blood pressure.
It is also classified as a hypotensive herb that has
flavonoid tiliroside, a compound that has been
shown to reduce hypertension.
Nutrition
Linden tea is rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and
essential oils. 
Nutrients per Serving
The nutritional content contains: 
 Calories: 0

 Protein: 0

 Potassium: 60mg

 Fat: 0

 Carbohydrates: 2.7g

 Fiber: 0

 Sugar: 0

Things to Watch Out For

The Food and Drug Administration has classified
Linden flowers as generally safe for moderate,
human consumption. There are, however, several
considerations you should make before deciding to
add Linden to your diet. 
The amount of Linden tea you should consume
depends on several factors, such as your age and
health. There isn’t enough scientific information,
however, to determine what is a safe dosage of
Linden tea. Frequent consumption of Linden tea
has been linked with heart damage.
Linden has been shown to have similar effects to
a diuretic (help rid your body of salt and water).
Taking Linden might increase the rate
of dehydration in the body, as well as decrease
how effectively the body rids itself of lithium. This
could increase how much lithium is in your body
and result in serious side effects.
Linden has also been shown to carry Clostridium
botulinum spores, which can cause botulism, a rare
but paralyzing and even life-threatening illness.
While it doesn’t have them in significant quantities,
caution should be given when considering giving
Linden tea to infants because it increases the risk of
infant botulism.
Linden tea may cause drowsiness, so it is advisable
that you do not drive or operate heavy machinery
after consumption. It should also not be taken with
sedatives, herbs, or other medications that regulate
blood pressure.

How to Prepare Linden Tea

A typical serving is one tea bag (1.5g) in 8 ounces
of hot water. The length of time that the bag steeps
in the water depends on how concentrated you
want the tea to be. The European Medicines
Agency recommends a moderate intake of linden
tea, which they define as no more than 4 grams, or
two tea bags, a day.
Linden tea can be made with just the flower or can
include the bark and leaves. Boil water and then let
your Linden mixture steep for three minutes before
drinking. Additional ways to consume Linden
include:
 Refreshing Linden Summertime Iced Tea

 Linden Flower Honey

 Linden Tincture

 Grief Healing Infusion

 Cool It Down & Relax Tea

 Lovely Linden Bathtub Blend