The linden (filira, linden) is a deciduous, perennial tree.
Its flowers and leaves are widely used for medicinal purposes.
The herb has been used since Greco-Roman times and throughout the Middle Ages to treat a variety of medical problems. It has been used as an expectorant, diuretic, antispasmodic, sedative, to treat infections, relieve headache, treat spasms, liver, gall bladder disorders and increase sweating.
