LIME BLOSSOM TEA AND ITS BENEFITS.

The lime tree is considered a sacred tree in the folklore of Western European countries, and for the ancient Celts it symbolised selflessness. The linden tree is a champion of health. Here are its most important health benefits.

• Lime blossoms are detoxifying- Due to its sudorific and diuretic properties, linden flowers promote not only sweating but also urinary secretions.
• Fight insomnia - Lime blossoms contain active ingredients that induce sleep, acting through a mechanism similar to an allopathic drug, benzodiazepine.
• Lime leaves are effective in conjunctivitis - they are an effective remedy for simple infectious conjunctivitis. Thanks to their antipruritic action, lime leaves restore balance to the skin around the eyes and get rid of puffy, red eyes.
• Lime bark, an effective remedy in gout- Due to its diuretic action, lime bark is of great help in case of gout. This very painful condition is caused by the accumulation of uric acid in the joints. Lime bark works by dissolving uric acid. You should follow a 2-3 week course of linden tea, taken 2-3 times daily.
• Lime blossoms are a remedy against anxiety - they are beneficial to the nervous system, eliminating anxiety, depression and helping to relax the body. Drink a cup of lime tea before bed for three weeks.
• Fights headaches/migraines -lime blossoms restore nervous balance and combat migraines. Lime blossom infusion is consumed at the onset of pain and the effect is rapid.
• Menopause- Certain menopause-related disorders such as anxiety, insomnia, itchy skin, irritability and high blood pressure can be largely eliminated with the help of a lime blossom cure.
• Lime infusion reduces fever- 1-2 cups of warm lime infusion stimulates intense sweating, which will lower the temperature. It is used especially in bouts of fever associated with acute infections.
• Lime tea helps with colds, flu- it helps to regulate the body's temperature, free the airways from excess secretions, reduce and eliminate muscle aches, headaches associated with these conditions.
• Lime blossoms get rid of irritative cough, productive cough- Lime blossoms contain some emollient substances (mucilages), which reduce irritation in the airways and soothe dry coughs. These active ingredients are also useful in whooping cough, as they help to clear excess secretions from the airways.
• Lime tea helps with chronic and acute bronchitis- it has calming effects, reducing the intensity of coughing spells, helps eliminate excess secretions from the airways and combats fever attacks.
• Lime infusion is adjuvant in fluid retention- a somewhat more concentrated (50 grams per litre of water) lime infusion is made and taken by spoon over 1-2 days. The combined infusion of lime increases diuresis and stimulates the elimination of excess fluids through sweating.
• Adjuvant in tonsillitis- In a cup of combined and concentrated infusion (4 teaspoons per cup) of lime, put a teaspoon of coarse salt and stir. Gargle with this preparation 3-4 times a day. The treatment has a fast soothing, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect.

Excessive consumption of lime tea can promote some heart dysfunctions, especially in heart patients, which is why they are forbidden to drink this type of tea.

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