USEFUL PROPERTIES OF LIME BLOSSOM YOU HAVE TO KNOW
Linden leaves can be used in the preparation of infusions for the joints. You can do it yourself, just boil water with linden leaves and apply to aching joints for 1-2 hours. It’s better to cover them with polyethylene, wrap up with warm scarves, blankets, etc. This infusion is able to relieve pain and swelling. You can also hold your hands in the infusion - the skin will become softer.
Bath with lime blossom is good for nervous overanxiety. Pour 100 gr. of lime blossom with 2 liters of cold water. Leave for 10 min. Then, simmer for 5 min. Brew for 20 min. Strain and add it into the bath. It is recommended to take this bath for 20 min., once a week.
When suffering from cystitis use the following recipe: pour 3 tbsp. of lime blossom with 1 liter of filtered water. Simmer it, without boiling. Turn off the heat, cover and leave for an hour. Drink during the day for 2 weeks.
If you get burned pour 4 tbsp. of lime blossom with 0.5 liters of water and simmer for about 10 minutes. Apply on the affected areas.
Tea for boosting your immunity. Put in a thermos 2 tsp. of linden leaves, 2 tsp. of lime blossom, 1 tsp. of nettle, 1/2 tsp. celery, and 20 g of grated ginger. Pour all the ingredients with a hot water and infuse. Drink during the day. This tea removes harmful salts, strengthens the immune system, blood vessels, heart, lungs, lowers cholesterol.
For treating stomatitis, periodontal disease, mouth diseases, brew lime blossom and add 5 g of soda. Rinse your mouth 3-5 times during the day.
Lime blossom for density and hair health. Pour 8 tbsp. of lime blossom with ½ liter of water and simmer for about 10 minutes. Cool and strain. After shampooing, rinse your hair with this decoction.
Decoction of lime blossom and raspberry leaves is used as a facial wipe. It also prevents wrinkles. Pour 1 tbsp. of the mixture with 1 liter of water, boil, drain and brew for 5 hours.
Drink linden flowers infusion with honey to treat flu, colds and headaches.
For weight loss pour linden flowers, St. John's wort, chamomile, birch buds, yarrow (1 tbsp. of each herb) with 1 liter of boiling water. Brew it. Drink the infusion 3 times during the day.