Tilia Tomentosa – Silver linden

Ecology and Phytosociology

A hardy species, the silver linden requires deep, fresh and divided soil. Its reddish-white wood is of mediocre quality. It can live for many centuries. It grows in calcareous oak-ash stands, sub-mountainous ash stands and in Sessile, calcareous oak stands.
Indications for Use

• Antispasmodic action: Heart palpitations, spasmophilia, paraesophageal hernia
• Gentle hypnotic action (insomnia, especially in children): Enhances the effectiveness of sleeping pills.
• Detoxifies the body from cholesterol and uric acid (drops) when taken regularly
• Chronic inflammations (gastritis and spastic colitis)

Complementary Treatments

Its properties are enhanced when combined with the following plants:

• Acer Campestris: Generalized anxiety neurosis (nervous system drainer)
• Ilex Aquifolium: Petit mal epilepsy, involving brief lapses of conscious activity (5 to 15 seconds), automatic behaviour and no memory of the episode.

Action on cells and coagulation

• Action on the myelogram: Mild stimulation of the granulopoiesis
• Action on coagulation: Reduces the transversal waves and slightly lengthens the longitudinal waves.