~ Tila Estrella ~ What is it?

Tila is a genus of about 30 species of trees or bushes, native throughout most of the temperate Northern Hemisphere. In Britain and Ireland, they are commonly called lime trees, or lime bushes, although they are not closely related to the tree that produces the lime fruit. Other names include Linden for the European species and Basswood for the North American species. The genus occurs in Europe and Eastern North America, but the greatest species diversity is found in Asia. Under the Cronquist classification system, this genus was placed in the family Tiliaceae. Tilia species are mostly large, deciduous trees, reaching typically 20 to 40 m (65 to 130 ft.) tall, with oblique-cordate leaves 6 to 20 cm (21⁄4 to 73⁄4 in) across. As with Elms, the exact number of species is uncertain, as many of the species can hybridize readily, both in the wild and in cultivation. Limes are hermaphroditic, having perfect flowers with both male and female parts, pollinated by insects.

The Linden is recommended as an ornamental tree when a mass of foliage or a deep shade is desired. The tree produces fragrant and nectar-producing flowers and the medicinal herb lime blossom. They are very important honey plants for beekeepers, producing a very pale, but richly flavored monofloral honey. The flowers are also used for herbal teas and tinctures; this kind of use is particularly popular in Europe and also used in North American herbal medicine practices. In ancient cultures, it has been highly valued and can be seen in an account of ancient Greece that counts as a poor couple who by their hospitality the gods rewarded them by granting them immortality, and were transformed into trees of Tila and Oak. Throughout history, it has been considered as the mystical tree of life, the tree of health, and the tree of victory

~ Benefits of Tila ~

• Full of Antioxidants

• Helps Manage Pain and Inflammation

• Analgesic

• Anxiolytic and Soothing

• Insomnia

• Aromatherapy

• Diuretic

• Improves Circulation and Leg Ulcers

• Helps to Fight off Bronchitis

• Helps Dry Itchy Skin

• Therapeutic Agent in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

~ Full of Antioxidants ~

Mainly the antioxidant benefits of the Tila can be reflected as a delay of the aging by oxidative damage, less fatigue, less inflammation, among others.

Several studies agree that the main compounds that give the antioxidant power to the Tila are quercetin and kaempferol.

Both belong to the family of flavonoids, compounds found in plants with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant power.

However, more than 29 different antioxidant compounds have been identified in the Tila.

~ Helps Manage Pain and Inflammation ~

According to a study published in Neuropharmacology in 2008, quercetin of the Tila showed the capacity to reduce pain by arthritis in the same power that Tramadol, a potent analgesic.

The Tila dissolved in the water proved to have a longer effect than the analgesic Tramadol and a more stable response. This means that taking tea from Tila can help to ease pain and inflammation for longer than if you used potent painkillers, such as Tramadol.

To treat the inflammation you can use it in the form of tea, or directly on the area as an essential oil or poultice . Research published in Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity corroborates the knowledge of traditional medicine when using Tila as an anticonvulsant.

~ Analgésico ~

The anti-inflammatory components of the Tila reduce pain in several parts of the body, mainly in joints, head, liver, kidney, and menstrual cramps or colic colitis.

The Tila is a safe plant that does not cause side effects when you use it in recommended amounts, so it is practical and beneficial to have a cup of Tila tea that can take away various aches and pains.

Or, you can benefit from its analgesic power by applying it directly over the area where you feel pain in the form of an essential oil or leaf poultice.

~ Anxiolytic and Soothing ~

The Tila being a non-toxic plant can be safely used as a sedative. It has no adverse side effects such as some Anxiolytic drugs.

The Tila has several mechanisms by which it can decrease your anxiety levels. Some are: it modulates the transmission of Serotonin, the neurotransmitter that makes you feel good and happy, and intervenes in the transmission of GABA, which is the main neurotransmitter that relaxes your nervous system.

~ Insomnia ~

When using the Tila to relax the central nervous system it can also be used to achieve sleep and fight insomnia.

Several studies agree that the mechanisms of Tila that help combat insomnia are the modulation of serotonin and GABA, in addition to the neuronal protection that the Tila offers by its antioxidant components.

~ Aromatherapy ~

Another way in which you can benefit from all the properties of the Tila is through Aromatherapy, You can relax by placing honey or lavender oil on pulse areas, behind the ears, on the wrists, behind the knees, or by placing it in an oil burner to aromatize a room.

~ Diuretic ~

The property of the Tila is especially useful when you find yourself retaining liquids, a cup of tea will improve this inflammation naturally and safely.

~ Improves Circulation and Leg Ulcers ~

Helps to improve the circulation of your legs you can take the Tila tea and benefit from its anti-inflammatory properties that will give relief to your veins.

~ Helps to Fight off Bronchitis ~

When it comes to respiratory tract infections it is best to rest to help your body recover.

The Tila is a good option to help you decongest and flush the airways. Drink tea with lemon and lime honey as well with the flu.

~ Helps Itchy Skin ~

Sometimes itchiness happens from stings, dryness, irritation, or anxiety. To avoid irritating the affected area more you can apply Tila in the form of an oil or in the form of honey to stabilize the sensation and rehydrate your skin. In the case of stings, the oil of Linden is a good natural option.

~ Therapeutic Agent for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease ~

Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease are the consequence of oxidative damage to cells, this increases the damage that normally occurs at the brain level in people older than 65 years. The extracts of Tila, being antioxidants have been proposed as therapeutic agents.

In a study conducted in 2015 in Korea, it was found that 5 components of the Tila protect against oxidative damage in neuronal diseases.

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This tree, flower, and plant have many benefits for all kinds of different things. Due to the aromatic volatile oil found in the flowers would be great for lotions, perfumes, and more!