Saturday, February 20, 2010

Herbs Are Good...

Did you know some trees are used as medicinal herbs?


Linden Tree, Tilia cordata

The leaves and flowers of the Linden tree are used medicinally for numerous ailments. A tea made from the leaves and flowers is very helpful for depression, anxiety and general nervous tension. It soothes and heals the adrenal system and is extremely effective for hypertension and palpitations due to stress. Linden can shorten a viral infection and helps protect against stress induced ulcers and artheriosclerosis. The tea has a mucilaeginus quality which is soothing to the digestive tract



The Linden Tree can grow into a very large shade tree.
Honeybees LOVE the flowers.


4 comments:

  1. maybe sandy (and me) might like some leaves of the Linden tree

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  2. Yes, there are many trees and plants that have medicinal purposes. I wasn't aware of this specific tree, but I want some of it's tea.
    Aspirin comes from a tree.
    Marijuana comes from a plant.
    Opiates come from a flower.
    Insulin comes from a cow or pig.

    Many, many wonderful medicines come from natural herbs and products.

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  3. I will planting some herbs later. Dan loves fresh basil and cilantro.

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