Linden flower, Silver

Tiliae tomentosae flos, silver linden flower.  

Silver linden flower consists of the dried flowers of Tilia tomentosa Moench (synonym T.  argentea Desfontaines) [Fam.  Tiliaceae], as well as preparations thereof.  

Preparations of silver linden flower are used for catarrhs of the respiratory tract, as an antispasmodic, expectorant, diaphoretic, and a diuretic.  

The effectiveness for the claimed applications is not documented.  

None known.  

Since the effectiveness for the claimed uses is not documented, a therapeutic application cannot be recommended.  

There are no objections to its use as a corrigent for aroma and flavor.