Monograph: Linden

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T. x europaea L. is a hybrid of T. cordata and T. platyphyllos.
Date: 2023-03-31

NHPID name

Proper name(s)

Common name(s)

Source material

Route Of administration

Oral

Dosage form(s)

Those suited to the allowable route(s) of administration. This monograph is not intended to include food-like dosage forms such as bars, chewing gums or beverages.

Use(s) or purpose(s)

Statement(s) to the effect of:

Dose(s)

Adults:

Dose(s):

1 Day per day

Dose(s):

1 Day per day

Dose(s):

1 Day per day

Duration of use

No statement is required

Risk information

Statement(s) to the effect of:

Caution(s) and Warning(s): Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Contraindication(s): No statement is required Known Adverse Reaction(s): Hypersensitivity/allergy is known to occur, in which case, discontinue use.  (Mills and Bone 2005, De Smet et al. 1993)

Non-medicinal ingredients

Must be chosen from the current Natural health products ingredients database and must meet the limitations outlined in the database.

Specifications

References cited

References reviewed

Appendix 1: Examples of appropriate dosage preparations, frequencies of use and directions for use

Dried flower:

2-4 g, per day (Blumenthal et al. 2000)

Infusion:

Directions for use:

Pour 150 ml to 473 ml (1 pint) of boiling water over dried flowers and infuse for 10-15 minutes (Hoffmann 2003; Blumenthal et al. 2000; Felter and Lloyd 1983 [1898]).
1.8 g = 1 tsp. (Wichtl 2004)

Fluidextract:

Tincture: