Linden Tea & Tincture Recipes
Learn how to brew a comforting cup of this "hug in a mug" or make a tincture that can be added to water or your choice of herbal tea.
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Ingredients
Tea Recipe
- 1-3 tsp dried linden flower and leaf (1-2 teaspoons for relaxation, 2-3 for diaphoretic support)
- 1 cup boiling water
Tincture Recipe
- 1 oz. dried linden flower and leaf (by weight)
- 5 oz. 80 proof alcohol (40% alcohol by volume)
Instructions
Tea Instructions
- Pour boiling water over the linden, cover the cup with a plate, and let it steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain out the linden and sweeten your herbal tea with honey, maple syrup, or any other sweetener if desired. Most sources suggest between 1-3 cups per day.
Tincture Intructions
- Pour the alcohol over the herbs, then cover the jar with a lid and shake it well. If desired, write the start date on the jar using a sticky note, label, or piece of tape – it makes keeping track of how long it’s been steeping easier.
- Place the jar in a dark, room temperature area. (I keep mine in a kitchen cabinet.) Let the mixture steep for 3-5 more weeks. Shake occasionally.
- When the tincture is ready, use a mesh colander or cheesecloth to filter out the herbs. Pour the tincture in a clean jar or dropper bottle and store it in a cool, dark area.
- To use, Medical Herbalism suggests 2.5 to 5 ml (approximately 1/2-1 teaspoon) 3 times daily.
Notes
Nutrition data is not available.
"A cup of linden tea is soothing in the moment, but for chronic or long-standing issues, plan to make linden a supportive part of your daily life.” (1) Most sources suggest between 1-3 cups per day. (5) (20)