Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Active Component
- Ingredient Name
- Ingredient Origin
- Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
- Product Families
- Plant Source
Inflorescence
- Extract Type
Dry Extract
- Botanical Origin
Tilia cordata Mill. /Tilia platyphyllos Scop.
Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims (Health)
- Labeling Claims
- Food Ingredients Features
- Product Overview
Facing Life More Calmly
- Tiliae flos (lime flower) is formed by the whole dried inflorescence of Tilia cordata Miller, of Tilia platyphyllos Scop., of Tilia x vulgaris Heyene or a mixture of all these. Lime tree (Linden) is a tall tree that can be found throughout Europe, in the wild or planted in gardens.
- A Greek myth narrates that the nymph Philyra, after praying the gods not to stay among the mortals, was transformed into a lime tree. Traditionally, the flowers have been considered useful in case of headaches, indigestion and diarrhea and, above all, were believed to be so active in treating epilepsy that only by stay beneath the tree the person could be cured.
- Actually, linden tree - thanks to its relaxing and anxiolytic properties - is indicated as a natural supplement for insomnia. High concentrations of flavonoids, coumarins, essential oils, mucilage, tannins are used to fight insomnia, tachycardia, nervousness and headaches, mainly due to states of anxiety and stress.
- Health Benefits
Antioedema, Healthy mood, Spasmolytic
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Food & Nutrition Applications
Properties
- Assay
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Flavonoids | min. 0.5 | % | HPLC Method |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance