The lime is an herb present, mostly in the Northern Hemisphere region, whose favorable environment for its development can be a place with a high concentration of humus, which are the remains of dead animals or plants, which end up being deposited in the soil. , forests with deciduous leaves, rocky terrain with incidence of humidity, or even rocky or sunny slopes. The sun is a fundamental element for the plant to develop properly. It can be crossed quite easily which makes it a difficult task to identify all the varieties already cultivated, however there are records of forty different species of it.
Around the world, the linden tree can acquire different characteristics, such as, for example, in Central Europe, the plant acquires a surprising height of 30 meters, while in Finland it reaches 25 meters with a diameter of one meter. If cultivated in open land, its trunk becomes short but thick, while in forest environments the plant is quite tall and erect. However, characteristics aside, linden is highly beneficial to our body, because it has properties that help regulate the digestive system to the cardiovascular. And to take advantage of these benefits we can make use of its tea, which concentrates most of these properties.
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How to make lime tea?
Add 2 tablespoons of the chopped herb to each liter of water and heat the mixture. Turn it off when the water comes to a boil and let the mixture muffled and rest for just 10 minutes. Strain well before drinking and sweeten to taste, taking care that the sugar does not cut off its therapeutic effects. It is recommended to consume 2 to 3 cups a day.
Benefits and indications
Lime tea is indicated for numerous ailments, including heart problems. This plant has properties that help alleviate these problems, but its use should not be done for a long time. Thanks to its antispasmodic properties, the plant is indicated for cases of cough, coming to alleviate the same as well as helping to improve the cold as it acts as an astringent.
The lime blossom is indicated to relax the muscles of the digestive system, the tea is indicated in cases of gastrointestinal problems such as discomfort, inflammation and gallbladder problems. The linden tree is also indicated for the treatment of headaches and mild to medium depression, thanks to its calming and relaxing properties, and can act as an invigorating in cases of physical or mental fatigue. For those with sweating problems, the consumption of lime tea can be a good indication. Fever can also subside with the use of tea.
properties
- Astringent
- antispasmodic
- antidepressant
- Soothing
- analgesic
- Expectorant
- Invigorating
- Febrifuge
- Diaphoretic
Contraindications
The consumption of lime is contraindicated for pregnant or breastfeeding women, or for users of medication for the treatment of chronic problems. Any allergic reaction should be stopped immediately. It is important to remember that any herbal treatment must be accompanied by a doctor or qualified person.
