Linden for relaxation and sleep

Il lime (linden flower infusion) is a medicinal plant widely used in herbal tradition for its calming and beneficial properties.

Among the most important benefits of linden are:

• Relaxation and sleep. It is best known for its mild sedative effect: it helps reduce anxiety, nervousness, and promotes sleep, useful in cases of insomnia or stress.
• Cardiovascular system. It has a mild vasodilatory action and can help lower blood pressure and improve circulation.
• Cold and flu. Thanks to its diaphoretic properties (it makes you sweat), it is often used to help the body fight fever, colds and coughs.
• Digestion. It can have an antispasmodic effect, useful for calming abdominal cramps and aiding digestion.
• Nervous system. It helps relax the mind and can reduce headaches related to tension or stress.
• How to use linden. The best way to use linden, especially to help you sleep or relax, is as an infusion. You can make it with this simple recipe. 

Ingredients and preparation

• 1–2 teaspoons dried linden flowers
• 1 cup boiling water (about 200 ml)
• Leave to infuse 10–15 minutes
• Strain and drink slowly, sipping.

When to drink:

• In the evening, before going to sleep
• Or during the day in moments of stress.

Relaxing baths

• Prepare a more concentrated infusion (3–4 tablespoons in a litre of water)
• You add it to the bath water
• Useful for stress, tension and muscle pain

Linden may have a slight effect hypotensive (lowers blood pressure)

May increase drowsiness if combined with:

• sleeping pills
• anxiolytics
• sedatives

Very frequent and prolonged consumption can cause:

• excessive sedation
• slight drop in blood pressure
• headache or weakness in susceptible individuals

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