A plant record

Linden / Lime blossom (Lipa / Linden)

Tilia cordata · Malvaceae (subfamily Tilioideae)

EnglishLinden / Lime blossom

FrançaisTilleul

BotanicalTilia cordata

On the second shoreLipa / Linden

FamilyMalvaceae (subfamily Tilioideae)

Linden / Lime blossom — Tilia cordata, used in Adriatic and Balkan herbal tradition

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

LicoricePineapplePeacock flowerCalotropePapayaRingworm senna

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