Lime-tree, Tilia
cordata
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Family of tiliaceae
Poggio al Tiglio, a place-name of the Apennines, reminds us the importance
of this tree and how it is common in our forests, in the species "tilia
cordata".
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Use
The dried flowers are used in herbalist shops to prepare decoction
which is then used to cure pharyngitis, or in infusion which are emollient
and relaxing. Its flowers have an intense scent and they are visited
by bees, which then produce a very valuable honey. This product maintains
the properties of lime-tree's flowers. |
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Picture and text of Tebaldo Lorini Translated by Gianna Toni |
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