65. Tiliaceae.—Linden family.
Botanical name:
Mostly tropical trees, some of the species of the genus Tilia, yielding tenacious fibers for cordage. Flowers balsamic, furnishing infusions which are antispasmodic and diaphoretic.
340. TILIA AMERICANA Linné.—LINDEN FLOWERS. BASSWOOD LIME TREE. Habitat: North America. Flowers yellowish; petals notched at base; odor pleasant; taste sweet and mucilaginous. Stimulant, diaphoretic, and lenitive. Dose: 15 to 30 gr. (1 to 2 Gm.). The bark is used as a demulcent, emollient and vulnerary.
