LINDEN FLOWER

PRODUCT INFORMATION 

HERBAL BENEFITS 

Anecdotal reports of linden benefits are widely promoted. Some believe the herb can treat:

• Anxiety
• Sleeplessness
• Indigestion
• Cardiovascular problems
• Cold and flu symptoms
• Allergies
• Tense muscles
• High blood pressure
• Inflammation
• Excessive sweating/perspiration
• Vomiting

According to a report from the University of Michigan, the active ingredients in linden are flavonoids, glycosides (a compound formed from a simple sugar that's soluble in water), and possibly a volatile oil (also called "essential oils" or rapidly evaporating oils).

These ingredients have been shown to reduce anxiety in mice and some limited clinical trials have shown that they may relieve upset stomach, provide antispasmodic benefits (particularly in the intestines), and relieve excess gas. Still, most experts agree that there's insufficient evidence to provide strong support for these health benefits in humans.

Linden flower has been approved by Germany's Commission E, the country's herbal regulatory agency, for the treatment of colds and coughs. The herb is said to promote a healthy fever and the immune system's ability to fight infection, which may explain its usefulness, though this use is supported by minimal scientific evidence.