Tilia Cordata Herb vs Tilia Platyphyllos Herb

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Herb

Tilia Cordata Herb

Tilia cordata

Nervine

Tilia platyphyllos

Nervine

Tilia Cordata Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Tilia Platyphyllos Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

European linden with small fragrant flowers considered most medicinal; used for anxiety, cardiovascular, and colds across Europe.

Large-leaved linden with particularly fragrant flowers used in European folk medicine for anxiety, cardiovascular, and cold conditions.

Active Compounds

farnesol, kaempferol, quercetin, mucilage

Traditional Uses

anxiety and insomnia remedy across European folk medicine, cardiovascular tonic for high blood pressure, cold and fever diaphoretic

anxiety and insomnia remedy in European folk medicine, cardiovascular tonic, cold and fever diaphoretic

Modern Uses

anxiolytic, antispasmodic, cardiovascular protective

anxiolytic, antispasmodic, diaphoretic

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried flowers and bracts as tea 2-3x/day

2-4g dried flowers as tea 2-3x/day

Contraindications

cardiac disease in excess - cardiotoxic doses, pregnancy - large doses

heart disease - large doses can be cardiotoxic, pregnancy

Side Effects

cardiac effects with excessive use, sedation

cardiac effects with excessive use

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E