Tilia europaea
(Linden flower, Lime blossom)

Therapeutic Actions:

• Antispasmodic
• Diaphoretic
• Diuretic
• Hypotensive
• Nervine

Clinical Indications:

• Hypertension
• Arteriosclerosis
• Colds
• Migraine

Contraindications:

• Hypotension

Drug/Nutrient Interaction:

• Limited data

Chemical Constituents:

• Coumarin fraxoside
• Flavonoids:
  
  Astralagin
  Hesperidin
  Quercitin
  Tiliroside
• Mucilage
• Phenolic acids:
  
  Caffeic acid
  Chlorogenic acid
• Tannins
• Vanillin
• Volatile oil containing farnesol

Toxicity:

• No known toxicity

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