linden tree

Linden is a tree of the Linden family, which was recently included in the rank of a subfamily in the Malvaceae family. In ancient times, lime and lime honey were highly valued, personifying a lime tree with the Slavic goddess of love Lada. Some attribute mystical properties to the lime tree, believing that lightning does not hit the tree. An ordinary lime tree lives on average 150-400 years, and some long-lived trees grow up to 1000-1200 years. According to research, the trees of the Linden family appeared on the planet more than 70 million years ago. Archaeologists have found some remains of lime trees in Chukotka and northern Siberia. Currently, it is one of the most common trees in Europe, Asia and North America [1]. In the old days, lime trees grew near temples as sacred trees. It was believed that at the birth of a child, a planted linden tree would serve as a talisman for him. More details: https://foodandhealth.ru/zdorovoe-pitanie/lipa/

CHARACTERISTICS AND TYPES OF LINDEN Linden is a tall tree up to 30 meters long and with a dense crown. The diameter of the trunk can reach up to 2-3 meters. Linden leaves are wide, shaped like a heart or oval. The flowers are fragrant, in the form of inflorescences. The fruits of the linden have a nut-shaped shape. More details: https://foodandhealth.ru/zdorovoe-pitanie/lipa/

The CHEMICAL COMPOSITION of Linden contains many substances useful for the human body [4]. The buds, inflorescences and bark contain glucose, protein, vitamin C, tannins, antioxidants, essential oils, sugar, amino acids, carotene, trace elements, macronutrients and phytoncides [5]. Thiliacin, quercetin and kaempferol contained in lime have antibacterial, wound-healing and antipyretic properties [6][7]. The flowers also contain ascorbic acid, an essential oil based on alcohol farnesol and polysaccharides. The leaves contain protein, carotene and ascorbic acid. Lime honey is rich in glucose, fructose, vitamins, macronutrients and trace elements, as well as maltose. Lime blossom contains vitamin C, coumarin, bioflavonoids, carotene, micro- and macroelements, glucose. More details:

USEFUL PROPERTIES Our ancestors knew about the benefits of lime. All parts of the linden tree have useful properties [8][9]. Linden color relieves cramps, pain, inflammation and removes sweat and urine from the body. It is also useful to make decoction and tinctures from flowers, gargle with a cold. Flowers effectively fight harmful bacteria in the body, reduce fever, get rid of sputum. For teenagers and the elderly, linden is useful for its soothing properties, which help with mood swings and nervous overexcitation. Inflorescences also contribute to a decrease in blood viscosity [10]. Lime decoctions are used for fainting and headaches, which allows you to relieve a convulsive state. Hot decoctions are used in the form of inhalations and gargles. In addition, lime blossom is successfully used in the treatment of rheumatism of joints, seizures, kidney and gastrointestinal tract diseases, fever. For the healing effect, take a decoction of 2-3 glasses per day. Prepare a decoction at the rate of 2 tablespoons of color