ACADEMICIA: An International Multidisciplinary Research Journal
  • Year: 2020
  • Volume: 10
  • Issue: 10

Heart-shaped linden (tilia cordata)

Zoo Techniques Faculty Technology of Cultivation and, Processing Medicinal Plants Department, Fergana State University, Uzbekistan, Email id: fate040498@mail.ru

Online published on 1 December, 2020.

Abstract

The article provides an overview of the use of linden in scientific and folk medicine. In the work anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, wound healing, and antitumor properties of linden are investigated. Linden flowers" are used as a bactericidal agent for rinsing the mouth for angina and other diseases. In folk medicine, infusions and teas of linden flowers are well recommended as a diaphoretic, diuretic, weak antispasmodic, secretolytic agent for fever and colds, as well as for inflammation of the kidneys and bladder. These kinds of plants include tannins, carbohydrates, glycosides, essential oils, bitterness, fats, proteins, alkaloids, colorants, vitamins, enzymes, resins, trace elements, and phytoncides. It has anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, diaphoretic, expectorant, diuretic, analgesic effect. There is a moderate bactericidal, anticonvulsant and sedative effect, mild choleretic and antispasmodic properties in linden. It promotes the elimination of toxins and metabolites.

Keywords

Medicinal Forms, Tilia Cordata, Pharmacognosy, Heart-Shaped Linden Flowers, Phytopreparations, Biological Active Substances, Folk Medicine