Linden (Tilia sp), Leaves and Flowers, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic

BULGARIA. Linden (Tilia sp.) Leaves and Flowers, Cut and Sifted, Certified Organic Common names: Lime Tree, Duànshù, Linn Flowers, Tilleul, Basswood, Bee Tree Family: Malvaceae Linden Leaf and Flower is harvested from a genus of trees, including Tilia europa and T. Cordata, that grow up to 130 feet high, throughout most temperate areas in the Northern Hemisphere. The flowers in bloom are wonderfully fragrant, and the tree is often planted in parks and along streets.  The soft, lightweight wood of the tree is easily worked and commonly used for carving sculptures and making musical instruments, as well as window blinds and shutters. Fibers from the tree’s bark have been used for ropes, baskets, fishing nets, and clothing. Honey from Linden Flowers is highly valued for its unique flavor and medicinal properties. Extracts of the flowers are used in making perfumes. Linden has long been employed in European, North American, and Chinese herbal medicine. It is best known as a soothing, tranq