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Basswood genus

Tilia · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (10 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Basswood genus, scientifically known as Tilia, is a versatile medicinal plant celebrated for its soothing properties. Often used in traditional herbalism, its fragrant flowers are brewed into calming teas to relieve anxiety, tension, and digestive discomfort. This gentle botanical serves as a natural remedy for promoting relaxation and sleep.

Family
Malvaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Basswood · Lime · 2 more
Scientific synonyms
Tilioides · Lindnera

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Tilia

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • Tilo
  • Flor de tilo
  • tilos
  • Tilo

German:

  • Linde
  • Lindenbaum
  • Linde

French:

  • tilleul
  • tilleuls
  • tilleuls
  • Tilleul

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae, it is classified under the genus Tilia.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Malvales
Family Malvaceae
Genus Tilia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific presence across several regions within Northern Europe. In the coastal and inland areas of Denmark, it can be found growing in its natural habitat. The species is also distributed throughout the landscapes of Finland. Its range extends further west to include the territories of Great Britain and Ireland. Finally, the geographical reach of this medicinal plant encompasses the northern reaches of Norway.

Region Area
Northern Europe Denmark
Northern Europe Finland
Northern Europe Great Britain
Northern Europe Ireland
Northern Europe Norway
Northern Europe Sweden
Middle Europe Austria
Middle Europe Belgium
Middle Europe Czechia-Slovakia
Middle Europe Germany

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Tilia has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 210Pb, CD, PB, Tiliroside, fumonisin b1.

Chemicals reported in Tilia
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
210Pb 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
CD 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
PB 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tiliroside 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
fumonisin b1 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
fumonisin b2 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

210Pb

  1. Journal of environmental science and health. Part A, Toxic/hazardous substances & environmental engineering

CD

  1. Turkish journal of pharmaceutical sciences

PB

  1. Turkish journal of pharmaceutical sciences

Tiliroside

  1. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

fumonisin b1

  1. Journal of food protection

fumonisin b2

  1. Journal of food protection

Conditions

Tilia has 4 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include common cold, coughs, hoarseness, respiratory diseases.

Conditions investigated for Tilia
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Common cold 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Coughs 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Hoarseness 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Respiratory diseases 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Common cold

  1. PloS one

Coughs

  1. Microscopy research and technique

Hoarseness

  1. Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice Foundation

Respiratory diseases

  1. Voprosy pitaniia

Preparations

Tilia has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous Tilia extract, flavonoid fraction, tea.

Preparations reported for Tilia
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Aqueous tilia extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoid fraction 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Tea 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Aqueous tilia extract

  1. Metabolites

Flavonoid fraction

  1. Metabolites

Tea

  1. Journal of ethnopharmacology