Linden

Also indexed as:Lime Blossom, Lime Flower, Tilia spp.
Linden: Main Image© Martin Wall
Common names:
Lime Blossom, Lime Flower
Botanical names:
Tilia spp.

Side Effects

Statements that overuse of linden can cause heart problems14 lack scientific merit. Both the German Commission E monograph and the American Herbal Products Association’s guide on herbal safety state that linden has no toxic effects.15, 16 In fact, linden is considered safe for use in children17 and there are no known reasons to avoid it during pregnancy and breast-feeding.

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