Lime

Lime is a mild, aromatic, soothing herb, widely used as a tea. Today, it seems to be used mainly as a relaxing, soothing, anxiety-relieving decoction or added to tea blends and tinctures to improve unpleasant tastes.

Lime, being a sedative, is used to calm the mind, reduce anxiety, irritability and restlessness for both adults and children.

The use of lime relieves headaches, whether related to tension, neuralgia, migraines or dizziness. Tium actually creates a relaxing effect on the circulatory system. The combination of telium with betonika relieves tension headaches, while combining it with the herb Feverfew helps to widen and relax the blood vessels thus further reducing headaches.

Lime not only acts as a mild antihypertensive agent, it is particularly effective in combination with lifestyle changes: modifying the diet, participating in aerobic exercise and incorporating relaxation techniques.

It also acts as a prophylactic limitation of the development of arteriosclerosis and hypertension. It is a useful tonic if one experiences stress. It is especially useful when there is high systolic pressure associated with hardening of the arteries.

As we know, nervous tension affects our digestion in several ways. An interesting fact is that the mucilaginous properties of tilium can be extracted when the plant is left for longer periods of time in water, from 1 hour to two days. Once in its mucilaginous state, thelium can be used to relieve gastric irritation, atrophic gastritis, acid stomach as well as dry constipation. It can also be used as a gas reliever and anti-nausea. The use of thilium either by hot or cold infusion reduces fevers. The expectorant properties of the tea are also soothing to the upper respiratory tract. Mucous membranes are moistened to reduce dry coughs Lime also reduces histamine production. Other benefits include boosting digestion and supporting the neuromuscular system. Lime is great for kids in times of feverish colds and flu.

*The information given on our website is purely informative and does not replace the advice of your treating physician. Bean & Herb does not advocate self-medication. Bean & Herb does not support την self-healing.