Honey smell, fragrance throughout the district, delicate yellowish flowers & ndash; these are the associations that arise when we talk about the linden tree.
Many consider this plant to be Russian, but few people know that Europe is actually its homeland.
Lime tea is also widely known & ndash; we will tell you more about its benefits and harms for women and men, methods of brewing linden flowers below.
In the course of scientific research, it was found that flowers have a unique composition:
- magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium;
- ascorbic acid;
- salicylic acid;
- caxap and polysaccharides;
- talicin, carotene;
- natural antioxidants;
- flavonoids;
- saponins and other elements.
A huge amount of vitamins in linden, useful trace elements, essential oils - this is how linden tea is useful for women and men.
Calories
Useful properties
The benefit is supported by numerous clinical studies. It was found that the substances included in the composition have anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, it is an excellent natural antiseptic that kills harmful bacteria in the human body.
Tea is great for insomnia, soothes well, relieves tension.
So, drinking just one cup in the evening, sleep will be strong and healthy. You can easily cope with stressful situations, you will become calmer, more balanced.
Linden tea can be purchased from our online store
Tea drink & laquo; Mint linden & raquo;
Black tea & laquo; Lime honey & raquo;
Black tea & laquo; Siberian doctor & raquo;
We sell tea directly from the world's best producers, as well as produce tea ourselves, so we guarantee high quality and excellent prices.
Purchases of 500 grams or more are discounted - 30 %.
View the full range of linden tea here.
Benefits of linden for women
A drink made from lime tree flowers has a very positive effect on the female body.
The fact is that it contains phytohormones, which are very similar in composition to estrogen.
Doctors highlight the following positive effects on a woman's body:
- restoring hormonal imbalances;
- pain relief for painful periods;
- cycle normalization;
- reduce discomfort with menopause.
The beverage is also considered to have anti-aging properties. & nbsp;
For men
Linden tea also has a positive effect on the male body.
So, representatives of the strong half of humanity can forget for a long time about diseases, for example, the prostate gland. And, as practice shows, the result is really impressive.
Prostatitis
Here's one of the most effective recipes: burn linden sprigs and grind coals to dust, which we pour boiling water over. For three weeks, you need to drink this product three times a week. At one time, a man must drink 100-120 ml of such a drink.
At temperature
A decoction of fragrant flowers is great for coping with fever. So, drinking 2-3 cups a day, a person begins to sweat profusely, due to which the temperature indicator normalizes.
In extreme heat
This symptom often occurs in viral diseases or inflammations. Eating at night will help to cope with this unpleasant ailment.
Can pregnant and lactating women
Linden tea has many useful and healing properties for women.
It is not recommended for those in a position to use synthetic medicines and, in principle, potent drugs. But they can easily be replaced with very tasty and healthy natural lime tea.
In addition, its use in moderate doses is an excellent tool for the prevention of influenza, sore throat, SARS.
At the same time, nothing will harm the woman and her future baby. And a large amount of iron in the composition will be a separate plus.
The benefits of linden for the female body are also explained by the fact that flowers contain a large amount of vitamins. & nbsp;
During pregnancy, the decoction helps a woman cope with edema, saturate the body with the necessary trace elements, which have a very positive effect on the psyche and form the nervous system of the baby.
You can also drink it while breastfeeding. Of course, the administration should take place in moderate doses and in agreement with the attending physician. & nbsp;
When can linden tea start to be given to children
Toddlers are not allowed a drink until they are six months old. But even after this age, if you want to treat the baby, it is better to consult a pediatrician in advance. After all, the body of each person is individual.
Weight loss benefits
The aroma of the inflorescence has been shown to reduce appetite. Therefore, in order to reduce weight, you can not only drink delicious tea, but also make fragrant baths.
Linden contains essential oils in highly active doses that promote healthy gradual weight loss.
We take 10 tablespoons of linden color and pour 1 liter of hot water. We insist on the resulting liquid in a water bath for 30 minutes. Then filter through gauze and pour into a warm bath.
In addition to the decoction, you can also use essential oil. Adding a few drops, we bathe as usual. Thus, the feeling of hunger disappears, and the skin acquires smoothness and velvety.
It is recommended to take linden baths for 10-15 minutes. As for the frequency, in the first month you need to do such procedures 1-2 times a week, and then you can reduce the number to once every two months.
Experts assure that with a competent approach, you can lose 6-8 kg in one month. In this case, of course, you need to adhere to a healthy diet and exercise.
Simple recipe
For one cup we take one teaspoon of brew with a slide and pour a glass of hot water.
Insist for 10 minutes, then filter through gauze or strainer. Replace sugar with a small amount of honey. Tea from this will become even more fragrant and & nbsp; more useful.
The assortment of the Russian Tea Company includes a drink & laquo; Mint linden & raquo;, which is suitable for those who do not want to experiment. & nbsp;
Linden Flower Preparation
Linden blossoms usually occur at the end of June.
On average, linden blooms for 10-15 days. Therefore, you need to have time to pick flowers during this period.
It is advisable to collect them in the middle of the flowering period, since at this moment they are completely ripe, so they will be as useful as possible. & nbsp;
After harvesting, the plants are washed and sorted.
If there are spoiled twigs & ndash; throw it away. Accidentally caught leaves also do not need to be stored.
So, we spread clean good flowers on a towel in a thin layer and leave to dry in the sun. They should not lie & laquo; hill & raquo;, as they will not be able to dry well. If you live in a private house, you can dry the linden in the open. The entire process will take several days.
It is strongly discouraged to use any devices or appliances for drying. Heat treatment will affect the fact that some of the nutrients will simply evaporate.
After the plants have dried well, put them in jars and put them in a dark place. & nbsp;
How to choose
Choose medium and large inflorescences. They should have all the petals. If they fall easily, then the tree is already fading and gradually begins to lose its properties.
It is not worth picking flowering fruits by the road, where transport often passes, for decoctions, infusions, and even for making baths. Exhaust gases settle on the petals, and, even after you wash every power supply, there is no guarantee that you will brew a healthy drink for your health.
Therefore, choosing trees is better in depth. If it is not possible to do the collection yourself, you can buy ready-made dried flowers at any pharmacy.
What does it work with
Linden combines well with other plants that are equally useful in their composition & ndash; & nbsp; raspberries, chamomile, honey, mint, lemon balm, sage and, of course, tea.
How to brew linden tea
As mentioned above, there are many recipes.
Preparation depends on the goals (treatment of a particular disease, prevention, removal of nervous tension, and so on).
There are some simple but very effective recipes.
Sore throat
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We take 1.5 tablespoons of brew and pour a glass of hot water. Cover with a lid and wait 20 minutes. Then we filter it. The resulting product helps with sore throat if you drink it warm 1 cup at night. Also, the resulting infusion can be used 3-4 times a day for rinsing.
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As in the previous recipe, pour 1.5 st/l of dry color with 1 cup of hot water and insist for 20 minutes under the lid. Then filter and add 1 teaspoon of soda. By mixing the infusion well, you can use it to gargle 3-4 times a day.
Raspberry berries and mint leaves can be taken fresh in summer. In winter, you can use dried mint (or buy at the pharmacy), and fresh berries can be replaced with canned ones.
From colds will also help & laquo; Balkan linden & raquo;.
Lime tea with raspberries and mint for runny nose
One and a half tablespoons of dry color, raspberries and one spoon - mint is poured into a saucepan, poured with a glass of water and brought to a boil.
Then reduce the heat a little and boil for another 10-15 minutes. The decoction that will remain after boiling is filtered.
The resulting product can be used as a drink (it is recommended to drink it for 5-7 days). But they also wash their nose.
In addition, a pharmacy medicine can be used after washing. This method is very effective in combating runny nose.
Warming & ndash; with linden and ginger
Add two spoons of linden flowers to half a liter of black tea and leave for five minutes. The finished drink can be served at the table. It will also be good to supplement it with raspberries or jam.
Tea with linden and chamomile for bronchitis
One and a half tablespoons of dry color are poured into a saucepan and poured with a glass of water. The resulting product is brought to a boil, then left over low heat for 10 minutes. Warm decoction is drunk before bed.
Tea with corn stigmas for stomach pains
For cooking, take two tablespoons of raspberry leaves, linden-colored and three tablespoons of corn stigmas. The ingredients are mixed and poured with 2-3 cups of hot water.
Should be infused for at least 30 minutes and taken 5 minutes before meals.
With honey for colds
This is one of the easiest recipes. Put one tablespoon of dry tea, two teaspoons of tea in a cup or teapot and pour hot water.
Cover the drink (with a lid or cloth) and wait 15 minutes. During this time, the tea is infused and cools down a little. Put a couple of spoons of honey, and that's it & ndash; the infusion is ready to drink.
Finished drink & laquo; Lime honey & raquo; & nbsp; will both serve as an assistant in the fight against colds and allow you to enjoy a honey aftertaste.
Green tea with linden
In a small saucepan, mix two tablespoons of tea and three spoons of linden blossoms, pour 500 ml of boiling water and cover.
After 15-20 minutes remove from the heat. Then add honey and strain the drink well.
Harm and contraindications
You will not harm your body if you drink tea in moderation.
And abuse of any food or drink can cause an allergic reaction.
Also, with any changes, with a deterioration in well-being, you need to get an appointment with a doctor as soon as possible.
The following contraindications should be distinguished:
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individual intolerance;
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Acute heart failure;
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hypotension.
Also, taking decoction, infusion, baths is not recommended for women who have problems in the cardiovascular system when menopause occurs.
Conclusion
They say that medicine is never tasty. It turns out it does.
Lipa has many therapeutic and beneficial properties for women and men.
In many diseases, linden flowers can fully replace medications and help a person feel healthy again.
Remember that the golden mean is important in everything. This also applies to tea with linden. & nbsp;
Linden tea can be purchased from our online store
Tea drink & laquo; Mint linden & raquo;
Black tea & laquo; Lime honey & raquo;
Black tea & laquo; Siberian doctor & raquo;
We sell tea directly from the world's best producers, as well as produce tea ourselves, so we guarantee high quality and excellent prices.
Purchases of 500 grams or more are discounted - 30 %.
View the full range of linden tea here.