Tilia Tomentosa Herb vs Lemon Balm Toronjil

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Tilia Tomentosa Herb

Tilia tomentosa

Nervine

Lemon Balm Toronjil

Melissa officinalis (tropical)

Nervine

⚠️ Pregnancy & Nursing Warnings

Tilia Tomentosa Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Lemon Balm Toronjil

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Silver-leafed linden native to Southeast Europe used similarly to common linden for anxiety and respiratory conditions.

Tropical variety of lemon balm naturalized in Latin America and used in Mexican and Caribbean folk medicine for anxiety, digestive complaints, and fever.

Active Compounds

tiliroside, kaempferol, quercetin, volatile oils

rosmarinic acid, citral, geraniol, luteolin, apigenin

Traditional Uses

sedative nervine tea in Balkan folk medicine, treatment of anxiety and insomnia, cold and fever remedy

Anxiety, Digestive complaints, Fever, Heart palpitations

Modern Uses

sedative, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory

Anxiolytic activity, Antispasmodic effects, Antiviral properties, Sedative action

Adult Dosage

2-4g dried flowers as tea

Herb tea: 2-3 cups daily; 1-2ml tincture 3x daily

Contraindications

heart disease in excess, pregnancy

Hypothyroidism high doses, Sedative medications additive

Side Effects

mild sedation, cardiac effects with excess

Drowsiness, Mild GI effects, Thyroid effects with very high doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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