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Posted by Lindenblüte on October 3, 2006, at 15:27:18
I bought some Ricola cough drops today, because I have a cough and it's icky.
Looking at the pretty package I recognized the Linden flowers as being part of their Swiss Herb Blend. I just thought they were part of a pretty picture I keep in my head for dark times.
Then I did a tiny www research, and found this tidbit. I think it's really touching :)
Linden, an herb derived from various species of Tilia, or lime tree, has been used in European folk medicine for centuries to treat a wide range of health problems. Flowers from two linden species (Tilia cordata and Tilia platypus) were traditionally used to soothe nerves and treat health problems associated with anxiety. These flowers were added to baths to quell hysteria, and steeped as a tea to relieve anxiety-related indigestion, irregular heartbeat, and vomiting. Today, linden is used in many cough and cold remedies. Active ingredients in linden help promote sweating, which is helpful in people with fevers. Lime trees are also valued for their wood and charcoal, and for the flavorful honey made from their flowers.
Please do not view this as an invitation to add me to your bath to soothe anxiety. (you'd do better adding an alley-cat to your bathwater)
I promote sweating in other people which is good for their fevers. (good to know that my making others sweat is "therapeutic"). I don't know much about the charcoal thing. This tree is still blossoming, you know?
:)
-Li
Seriously, though-- I would love to do any of the things that the real Lindenblüte do. They are so pretty, like cherry blossoms, with their fluttering petals like a pale yellow-ivory snowfall on a sunny day.
Posted by ElaineM on October 3, 2006, at 16:22:21
In reply to My name, and its relation to chest phlegm, posted by Lindenblüte on October 3, 2006, at 15:27:18
I didn't know all of that -- That's so neat. Last winter, my Alt.Med doc said to burn Lime Oil. I prefer candles though. Actually, before you explained the reason, I thought that could've been part of why you picked your name.
I've found when I can kind of associate a smell with a good memory (of something fun, or of a safe time or person), then that smell takes on a calming aspect. Like, during my grandmother's service they burned a vanilla candle. So when I smell it now it makes me think of hugging her, and visiting her when I was small, and being safe. Maybe the Lime smell can help ground you when you're in a bad place -- then you can have the lovely head-picture AND the smell to help fight off the bad stuff. (Not a magic potion, but for me every little thing helps)
I always wonder if others have smells that mean something to them too, or if this is another weird thing I do.EL
And by the way, You HAVE been quite medicinal before -- helping quell a hysterical rave or two (*she said while blushing*)
(((Li)))
Posted by Lindenblüte on October 3, 2006, at 16:46:41
In reply to Re: My name, and its relation to chest phlegm, posted by ElaineM on October 3, 2006, at 16:22:21
Cool! I quelled a hysteria! (aww *shucks* (now I'm blushing too))
Elaine, there is this interesting thing that I need a biologist or linguist or semiologist to explain to me.
Linden is also called lime, but is unrelated to the citrus lime. I don't get it either, but that's the truth.
I LOVE the scent of citrus, although, my favorite citrus scent is grapefruit. Origins has a line called somethingerother happy day? in a yellow package that is WAY to expensive. But I always sample when I'm at the dept. store. hoping. hoping that someone with moneh will remember their favorite person at X-mas (my sis-in-law).
I also have a few other really nice scents. I really like the scents of burt's bees stuff. I also like 4711 cologne, which is very neutral, and also very citrussy, now that I think about it!
and of course... lavender. the french kind. smells like summer sunshine... and bumblebees... lazy days...
-Li
naw, you're not weird. smells get a nice direct line in to our deep seated emotional processing centers. Proust's madeleine cookie? They are not subject to a lot of processing and interference like sounds and images on their way to connecting up with our feelings & memories. (for better or worse) mmm muffins in the oven...
you chilling? today's toothesday?
Posted by Phillipa on October 3, 2006, at 21:34:13
In reply to Re: My name, and its relation to chest phlegm » ElaineM, posted by Lindenblüte on October 3, 2006, at 16:46:41
Wish I could smell I lost taste and smell over two years ago. Love Phillipa
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