Description
Linden tea
The old Slavs considered linden a sacred tree. This fragrant herbal tea, with honey pleasant taste, can help us a lot with its healing properties. Especially in the season of respiratory infections.
As in the past, it is still used today for fever and some types of respiratory problems. Linden is a diaphoretic, which means it promotes sweating. This is exactly what we need when we have a high body temperature in the virus season. It also has a beneficial effect on the irritated mucous membrane of the respiratory tract, and coats it, thereby calming irritation and inflammation.
It contains essential oils, tannins, mucus, flavonoids, and for this reason it is often recommended for colds. Flavonoids have an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect. Tannins can give it a slightly acrid taste (which can be felt if the tea is left in water for too long), while the mucus will help with coughs by coating and soothing the irritation of the mucous membrane. In addition to other benefits, linden tea also helps with spasms and nervous tension in some cases.
It is not recommended for people who have allergies, and you should be careful with heart problems and pregnancy. It does not necessarily mean that there will be adverse reactions, but it is advisable to consult a doctor in those conditions.
PREPARATION
3 g (cca. flat tablespoon)
95 ºC
5 min
In addition to linden, on our shelves you can find a few other domestic teas such as mint, lemon balm and chamomile.
