Posted by Lindenblüte on October 3, 2006, at 15:27:18
I bought some Ricola cough drops today, because I have a cough and it's icky.
Looking at the pretty package I recognized the Linden flowers as being part of their Swiss Herb Blend. I just thought they were part of a pretty picture I keep in my head for dark times.
Then I did a tiny www research, and found this tidbit. I think it's really touching :)
Linden, an herb derived from various species of Tilia, or lime tree, has been used in European folk medicine for centuries to treat a wide range of health problems. Flowers from two linden species (Tilia cordata and Tilia platypus) were traditionally used to soothe nerves and treat health problems associated with anxiety. These flowers were added to baths to quell hysteria, and steeped as a tea to relieve anxiety-related indigestion, irregular heartbeat, and vomiting. Today, linden is used in many cough and cold remedies. Active ingredients in linden help promote sweating, which is helpful in people with fevers. Lime trees are also valued for their wood and charcoal, and for the flavorful honey made from their flowers.
Please do not view this as an invitation to add me to your bath to soothe anxiety. (you'd do better adding an alley-cat to your bathwater)
I promote sweating in other people which is good for their fevers. (good to know that my making others sweat is "therapeutic"). I don't know much about the charcoal thing. This tree is still blossoming, you know?
:)
-Li
Seriously, though-- I would love to do any of the things that the real Lindenblüte do. They are so pretty, like cherry blossoms, with their fluttering petals like a pale yellow-ivory snowfall on a sunny day.
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