Linden (Tilia cordata)

Linden (Tilia) is a genus of trees in the Malvacea family that grows in temperate and semi-tropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere. In Turkey, it grows mainly in the Black Sea, Aegean, Marmara and Antalya regions. It likes temperate climates.

It has been used for centuries in the folk medicine of Europe for the treatment of a wide range of health problems. It has been observed that the brewing of tea has been a remedy for indigestion, irregular heartbeat and vomiting. Today, linden is an herb used in our homes to treat coughs and colds. The active ingredients in linden help to stimulate sweating.

Active constituents of lime include the quercetin glycosides rutin and isoquercetin, and the phenolic acids caffeic, p-coumaric and chlorogenic.

GC-MS has been used in essential oil studies to determine aliphatic hydrocarbons and active constituents such as 6,10,14-trimethyl-2-pentadecanone, tricosan, heneicosan, nonanal, 12-dienoic acid, linalool, menthone, borneol from terpenoids.

The traditional use of lime blossom is for colds, coughs, fevers, fighting infections, inflammations, high blood pressure, headaches; it has been observed that it is used as a diuretic, antispasmodic and sedative.

It has been observed that the bark of the lime tree is used in traditional medicine for liver - gall bladder disorders and cellulite. Lime bark charcoal is used orally for bowel disorders and topically for swelling or infection of the lower legs.

Linden is rich in manganese and vitamin C. It acts as a natural astringent, balancing the skin's natural sebum production, tightening and clearing pores. Soothes and calms irritated, itchy skin and scalp. In addition to its soothing and calming properties, it increases skin elasticity, has a softening effect and helps to maintain the youthfulness of your skin. It has a volumising effect on the hair.

The trunk of the lime tree is used to make musical instruments. It is also used to flavour some dairy products.

The natural effect of lime in beekeeping products is that it brings many antioxidants from its flowers, which are carried by bees, and gives a different feeling of freshness and flavour to honey from lime-growing areas compared to other floral honeys.