Linden
Tilia cordata
Tilia cordata, commonly known as the small-leaved lime, is a deciduous tree utilized in various traditional herbal practices. It has been historically employed as a diaphoretic, spasmolytic, stomachic, anodyne, demulcent, diuretic, expectorant, nervine, stimulant, and sudorific. Scientific evidence regarding its therapeutic properties remains limited, though studies have explored its extract-derived silver nanoparticles for chemical detection and its ecological role in biodiversity. No major safety issues or notable drug interactions have been recorded in the available data. This information is for educational purposes only.
- Traditionally for
- diaphoretic · spasms
- Traditions
- traditional
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
Traditional use
- diaphoretic
- spasms
- stomachic
- anodyne
- demulcent
- diuretic
- expectorant
- nervine
- stimulant
- sudorific
What the science says
- Tilia cordata in Lithuanian protected areas shows high genetic diversity and low but significant population differentiation, indicating effective gene flow and localized vegetative regeneration.
- The study found that Tilia cordata extract-derived silver nanoparticles showed strong fluorescence suitable for the sensitive detection of etoricoxib.
- Tilia cordata stands in Lithuanian protected areas harbor diverse insect assemblages but do not show a pronounced peak in pollinator-related activity during flowering.
- This study provides detailed multi-sensor microclimate data around a linden tree, validating the use of affordable sensors for urban vegetation research.
Frequently asked questions
What is Linden?
Linden (Tilia cordata) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What is Linden traditionally used for?
Traditional sources record Linden for: diaphoretic, spasms, stomachic, anodyne, demulcent, diuretic. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.
Which traditions use Linden?
Linden appears in these traditions in our sources: traditional.
What does the scientific evidence say about Linden?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Linden; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: Tilia cordata in Lithuanian protected areas shows high genetic diversity and low but significant population differentiation, indicating effective gene flow and localized vegetative regeneration.
How strong is the evidence for Linden?
The strongest finding for Linden carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Linden safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Linden in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Linden interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Linden in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Linden?
Linden is also known as: липа сердцевидная, tilleul à petites feuilles.
Is Linden a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T3 Dr. Duke's Ethnobotanical Database public domain (USDA ARS — attribute Dr. Duke's)
- T2 Eco-superior phyto-derived fluorescent silver nanoparticles: A novel, rapid and ultra-sensitive nano sensor with exceptional greenness, whiteness, and blueness for etoricoxib quantification in pharmaceuticals and biological matrices. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Diversity Patterns of Insect Assemblages in Tilia cordata Stands in Lithuanian Protected Areas: A Two-Year Study Indicating Modest Support for Pollinator Guilds. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Genetic Diversity and Clonal Structure of Small-Leaved Lime (Tilia cordata Mill.) in Lithuanian Protected Forest Areas. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Multi-sensor microclimate and tree canopy dataset from a linden tree for green infrastructure validation. literature abstract metadata