Linden infusion for the cold

Linden grows spontaneously. However, it’s also grown as ornamental plant and can be often found in public gardens and alleys. Its flowers are gathered from June to the end of August. They are sold both at the herbalist’s shop and the chemist’s.
Linden has diaphoretic (it favours perspiration) and especially anticatarrh properties, soothes throat and bronchial tube inflammation, is diuretic and is recommended in cases of hyperacidity.

It’s well known that linden flowers infusion (better if mixed in equal parts with violet flowers or chamomile) is an excellent tea to fight colds: 5 g (0.17 oz) of linden every 350 ml of water.
Let it infuse and cover for 5-6 minutes.
Drink it hot, especially in the night 10 minutes before going to sleep. Sweeten with honey and sugar. The frequent use of this drink, however, is not recommended for people suffering from heart disorders.

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