Linden / Lime blossom (Lipa / Linden)
Tilia cordata · Malvaceae (subfamily Tilioideae)
Linden / Lime blossom
Tilleul
Tilia cordata
Lipa / Linden
Malvaceae (subfamily Tilioideae)

Traditionally used
Use only recently dried flowers; aged/brown flowers may lose efficacy and cause mild reactions. Infusion of fresh dried flowers and bracts for calming, cold and feverish conditions, and mild sleep difficulties.
On the Adriatic shore
Čaj od svježe osušenih cvjetova i pricvjetnih listova za smirenje, prehladu i blage poremećaje spavanja.
In three languages
Français — Infusion de fleurs et bractées fraîchement séchées pour apaisement, refroidissements avec fièvre et légers troubles du sommeil.
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Sources & lineage
EMA (Tiliae flos); Macanović & Barudanović 2024 UV 0.030; Redzic 2007
Kept alongside