In their 1983 re-impression of King American Dispensatory, authors Felter HW and Lloyd JU, stated that linden was traditionally used in cases of colds or excessive mucus secretions as well as to alleviate headaches brought on by nervousness, they also stated that it helped sleep.

J.Barnes, LA Anderson and JD Philipson state that linden (tilia cordata) has the following properties:

Traditionally used as a diuretic, antispasmodic, astringent as well as having calming qualities.