Linden is one of the natural plants that is used in the treatment of many diseases. Most often it is used to get rid of cough. At the same time, linden is effective in any of its types. In order to get a positive effect, it is necessary to properly brew the flowers of the plant. Further in the article we will talk about how to use cough linden, basic recipes for making tea and decoction.
Composition
The healing properties of linden are due to its rich chemical composition. The plant contains: tannins, flavonoids, salicylic acid, essential oils, a large amount of minerals (iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium).
Also, linden contains vitamins C and A. Thanks to essential oils, tea acquires a unique aroma. This is especially evident in linden tea.
Useful properties
Drinks and teas with the addition of lime blossom are popular among fans of traditional medicine. After all, the compositionplants are rich in useful substances.
Linden is one of the effective remedies for treating cough not only in adults, but also in children. She is able to cope with any kind of him. It doesn't matter if it's a cold, flu or bronchitis. This is what makes this plant unique.
The main purpose of linden is to cleanse the lungs of sputum, which interferes with the normal functioning of all organs and systems. This will allow you to quickly deal with negative symptoms.
Linden tea or decoction is a reliable method of treating cough. The infusion is great for gargling with pharyngitis, laryngitis and sore throat.
Many people ask how linden tea is useful. It can have the following effects on the body:
- stimulates sweating and lowers body temperature;
- helps to get rid of infectious and cold diseases;
- reduces cough;
- has a diuretic and antiseptic effect;
- eliminates nervous tension and insomnia;
- positive effect on blood vessels;
- reduces inflammation;
- removes toxins from the body;
- speeds up metabolic processes;
- reduces swelling and eases cramps.
Linden leaves are brewed to eliminate pain. Externally, the infusion is used to get rid of boils, burns, symptoms of hemorrhoids and rheumatism.
Infusion and decoctions of linden flowers are used as a diaphoretic and antipyretic. It is most effective to use it for sore throat, bronchitis, cough, coldsdiseases.
How to harvest lime blossoms
To get an effective cure for many diseases, the plant must be collected correctly. In order to take advantage of the beneficial properties of cough linden, you must do the following.
The tree usually blooms in the middle of summer. The collection of flowers is carried out when half of them have blossomed, and the second part is in a state of buds. Only in this case, the effect of such inflorescences will be maximum.
Linden blossoms are plucked in dry weather. Linden flowers should be undamaged and have dark leaves. They are collected in ecologically clean areas.
The flowers are dried, spreading them in a thin layer on trays. It is best to avoid direct sunlight. It is best to dry linden flowers under a canopy. The finished raw material is placed in cotton bags or cardboard boxes. It is best to store linden flowers in a dark room, no more than 1 year. The following year, they renew and collect fresh raw materials.
How to brew linden
To get a truly he althy and tasty tea, the following conditions must be observed:
- Linden blossoms should be picked before noon in dry weather.
- They must be checked for damage and the presence of insects.
- Linden flowers should be stored in a paper bag or cotton bag.
- The required amount of raw materials is poured with hot water (temperature 90 degrees). Tea is infused under a tightly covered lid for 20 minutes.
- Best drinkbrew in a faience or ceramic teapot.
- Another recipe is known. Linden flowers are poured with water and boiled in a water bath. Then insist and filter.
It is most useful to drink cough tea without any additives. However, it goes well with honey and lemon. Leftover linden tea is frozen. Ready-made ice cubes are used by women to wipe the skin of the face with inflammation.
Linden tea is good for kids. It is best to take it for colds. Pediatricians advise starting with a small amount of tea, observing the reaction of the child's body. It is best to consult a specialist before drinking a drink.
Recipe for classic linden tea for colds
To get a tasty and truly he althy drink, you must follow all the rules for its preparation.
The recipe for getting linden tea for cough consists of the following steps:
- 3 tbsp. spoons of plant flowers (about 10 g) are placed in an enamel bowl and pour a glass of boiling water.
- Cover with a lid and place in a water bath. Boil for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- The finished drink is filtered, and the raw materials are squeezed out.
- Bring the volume of the resulting infusion to 200 ml with boiled water.
Take ready-made drink 1 glass 2-3 times a day after meals. It is drunk for several days until the symptoms of coughing decrease. It is important to get expert advice. It will help you installduration of treatment with lime for cough. After all, therapy has some limitations in admission.
You can get he althy linden tea in another way. To do this, 1/4 cup of lime blossom is placed in a faience or ceramic teapot. Then pour its contents with 1 liter of boiling water. Close the lid tightly and insist for 15-20 minutes. Drink a glass 2-3 times a day.
When taking linden tea, it should be borne in mind that it is a remedy. Because of this, it should not be taken uncontrollably. The maximum duration of admission is 3 weeks. Then take a break for 10-14 days.
What kind of cough is linden and how does the method of brewing change? There are some features. When coughing with sputum 3 tbsp. spoons of linden flowers are poured with boiling water. Insist on a water bath for 40 minutes. Drink warm tea 3 times a day.
With a dry cough, 1 teaspoon of lime blossom is poured into a glass of warm water. Infuse for 2 hours, then strain and bring to a boil. Pour a few raspberries, lemon balm or medicinal chamomile. After 30 minutes, the drink is ready to drink.
Tonic drink
Many are interested in how to make tea with linden for cough. The tonic drink is easy to prepare. It must be consumed 2 times a day after meals. Tonic tea can reduce the symptoms of a cold, including cough.
For its preparation you need to take:
- 3 tsp yellow tea;
- 2 teaspoons lime blossom;
- 1 teaspoonhoney.
Mix the first two components and pour 500 ml of hot water. Withstand 5-10 minutes. When the tea has cooled down a bit, add honey. Take 1 cup twice daily.
Healing decoction
Decoction of linden cough has beneficial properties and removes sweat from the body.
K 2 tbsp. spoons of crushed flowers of the plant must be added 2 cups of boiling water. Leave for a while to infuse the decoction. Take 1/2 cup 4 times a day.
Decoction can be prepared in another way. 2 tablespoons of linden flowers are poured into 2 glasses of water. Cook over low heat for 30 minutes. Then insist for an hour. The broth is filtered and taken 1/2 cup 3-4 times a day. The positive effect appears within a few days. Noticeable relief occurs on the 3-4th day from the start of taking the healing decoction.
Contraindications
The healing properties of linden blossom and its benefits are especially noticeable in the treatment of various types of coughs. Despite this, not everyone can take medicinal tea or other drinks.
For the treatment and prevention of various diseases, it is recommended to drink drinks with linden for people with a sick heart only with the permission of a doctor. Her ability to sweat can cause additional stress on this organ.
With an overdose of linden tea, arousal, irritability and sleep problems may occur. With regular use, the drink can adversely affect vision.
In case of individual intolerance to lime blossom, an allergic reaction may occur. Therefore, it is important to make sure that it is absent before starting the reception.
Don't drink linden infusion for people who have poor blood clotting, because the plant thins it.
There are a few more tips to keep in mind:
- drinking linden tea on a regular basis is not recommended, you should take breaks for 7-14 days;
- raw materials must be from a plant that grew in ecologically clean areas;
- it is best to get it at the pharmacy.
Due to the fact that lime blossom has a diuretic effect, drinking it is not recommended for certain kidney diseases.
Conclusion
Linden is an amazing plant. It is effectively used in the treatment of various diseases. Among them is a cough. Linden blossom is able to cope with its various types (dry, wet). Drinking tea is allowed not only for adults, but also for children. However, despite the many positive properties of linden color for coughing, it has some contraindications. Before you start taking it, it is important to get the advice of a specialist so as not to harm the body.
