Tilia Platyphyllos Herb vs Tilia Cordata Herb

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Tilia Platyphyllos Herb

Tilia platyphyllos

Nervine

Tilia cordata

Nervine

Tilia Platyphyllos Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Tilia Cordata Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

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

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

Active Compounds

farnesol, kaempferol, quercetin, mucilage

Traditional Uses

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

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

Modern Uses

anxiolytic, antispasmodic, diaphoretic

anxiolytic, antispasmodic, cardiovascular protective

Adult Dosage

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

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

Contraindications

heart disease - large doses can be cardiotoxic, pregnancy

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

Side Effects

cardiac effects with excessive use

cardiac effects with excessive use, sedation

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E