The power of the linden tree
Use for inflamed airways
The fresh green in which the trees are gradually clad themselves becomes powerfully visible to us. This spectacle that occurs every spring is not just good for our eyes. At the sight of such a growth spurt, the soul above all draws new hope and, moreover, it delights the mind. The phenomenon described can be admired in particular in the various types of linden trees (Tilia), which are preparing to provide shade along streets and alleys, which will be good for us on hot days. A little later the linden trees will also begin to bloom. This again is worthy of admiration. The scent emanating from the linden blossoms then attracts legions of bees, who get their fill of nectar there. After the harvest, the flowers are also available to us if they are dried and waiting to be used. The ingredients found in it include: composed of mucilage, tannins and flavonoids. They also contain vitamin C. And the respiratory system in particular can benefit from this. Especially when summer seems to be quickly approaching, as the high temperatures of the past few days seemed to lead us to believe, it is important not to take colds lightly. Rather, they should be cured in a sensible way. And we can do this extremely well with the power of nature. The lime blossoms have proven to be quite useful, as demonstrated by the positive experiences that our ancestors have had for generations. By the way, linden blossoms can be combined excellently with ribwort plantain, which in turn is rich in anti-inflammatory properties.
Mixed tea with linden blossoms
Mix dried lime blossoms with dried and crushed ribwort plantain leaves (currently both from the previous year’s harvest). Pour 1/4 liter of boiling water over 2 teaspoons of it. Cover and let sit for 15 minutes. Then strain and pour into a cup. If necessary, sweeten with a little honey and drink in sips. If you have bronchitis or a bad cold, take 3 cups a day, preferably for 2 to 3 weeks. This helps to cure a cold better and thus arm the respiratory tract against chronic impairments. www.kraeuterpfarrer.at
Linden blossoms © Watercolor by Adolf Blaim, Kräuterpfarrer-Zentrum Karlstein/Thaya