What is linden tea good for?

In Mexico, home remedies are common, as many people prefer to eat a bolillo for fright, crack their empacho, or apply arnica ointment. While many are effective, others are not so much, which is why we have undertaken the task of researching all kinds of teas and potions. This time, we tell you everything you need to know about linden tea, from its uses, benefits, and more; you will be surprised! You can also read: The 6 most popular teas that you must have in your pantryWhat is linden flower? The relaxing linden tea is made with the beautiful linden flower; however, it is important to note that there are several species of this flower, although in Mexico we use the endemic variety, Tilia mexicana, as it has been part of traditional medicine for hundreds of years.  For its part, the Digital Library of Mexican Traditional Medicine explains that the famous linden tea is a home remedy for calming nerves, especially popular in Hidalgo, Michoacán, Morelos, Puebla, Tlaxcala, and Veracruz. Furthermore, within popular tradition, it is also used for menstrual cramps, hypertension, and even heart diseases.Linden tea: Benefits Now that you know a little more about the linden flower, we explain all the benefits it has for your health, take note! Calming effect Experts from UNAM explain that linden tea has an anxiolytic effect and acts on the GABAergic system, which is the main depressant in the central nervous system and acts as a modulator of other neurotransmission systems; they work similarly to medications known as benzodiazepines. Colds and Cough Experts from Mount Sinai state that linden tea is recommended to combat “colds, coughs, fever, infections, inflammation, hypertension, headaches, diuretic properties, antispasmodic properties, and sedative effects.”  Hypertension Experts from Healthline indicate that some components present in the linden flower have properties that lower blood pressure. However, they emphasize that it should never be used to replace medications prescribed by a doctor.  Sleep problems Linden tea is a relaxing infusion, which also has benefits for sleep time due to its sedative properties, helping us to relax and sleep better.  Forget the pain Experts from Healthline also explain that linden tea could have benefits for chronic pain, as “some of the antioxidants in linden tea might reduce pain.”  You can also read: 5 teas and natural essences to relax