Description of plants
Linden is a large tree 25-30 m high, and its lifespan is up to several hundred years. The crown is densely closed, the leaves are dark green, obliquely cordate, pointed and sawed, and hairy on the face. The flowers are on a long stalk. The white linden leaf is larger and coarser than the black linden leaf. Flowering leaves are oblong, pale green, up to 8 cm long. The flower has a very pleasant scent. It blooms in June. Flowering lasts 2 to 3 weeks, and sometimes it happens to pass in 5-6 days.
Use
Promotes sweating and urination. It is used against cramps and a very mild painkiller, as well as for healing burns and wounds. It is recommended for chronic cough, pain when urinating, fatigue, overexcited nerves. Purifies blood.
Collection
The linden should be picked as soon as it begins to bloom, when two-thirds of the flowers in the inflorescence have bloomed. Overblown linden has no value. The inflorescence, together with the preparation, is harvested in nice and dry weather. Dry it in the shade, in an airy place. Collected flowers even after drying must retain their natural color and pleasant aroma. White linden blooms 15 days before black linden.
