The linden tree (lime tree) has a special place in Baltic and Lithuanian culture and ethnobotany - it is not only a healing tree, but also a symbol of femininity and motherhood.
The linden tree is the tree of the goddess Laima and is associated with femininity, tenderness and fertility in the Baltic worldview. Our folklore, both sung and told, testifies that the linden tree protects and accompanies a woman throughout her life - a linden tree is planted after the birth of a daughter, and the ghost of a woman also takes up residence in a linden tree after death. Lime trees that are hundreds of years old or multi-stemmed are considered to be sacred trees, where families, relatives and communities gather for celebrations and gatherings, and under which rituals are performed for the harvest, the family's well-being, health and happiness.
In Lithuania, the small-leaved linden, Tilia cordata, grows naturally, the hybrid European linden, Tilia x europaea, is emerging, and the large-leaved lime , Tilia platyphyllos, is planted in parks.
Lime trees are endlessly generous - the wood is used to carve a variety of utensils, to make musical instruments, and the bark is used to weave baskets and carvings. The tasty buds and young leaves are a source of vitamins and minerals in spring. The flowers are very popular with bees and are a source of valuable lime honey. Linden blossoms are one of the three most well-known and popular herbs in Lithuania, along with thyme and peppermint. Lime honey and tea is the first remedy for a cold or fever, helping to "sweat out" an illness; it is a nerve remedy for restless children and adults suffering from insomnia. Decoctions of lime blossom are used to rinse irritated eyes, apply compresses to irritated or chapped skin, and prepare soothing baths and baths.
In modern phytotherapy, linden blossom or lime flower is used for colds, stress and bad moods; it is also an important gemotherapy remedy for insomnia caused by nervous exhaustion. In aromatherapy, Europeans consider the scent of lime flower to be a symbol of emotional security, embodying a mother's embrace - it has a subtle, warming effect, and gives a feeling of cosiness, security and inner peace. Aromatherapy uses a hydrolate, an absolute, and a CO2 extract, and does not use a distillation of the essential oils.
The lime flower of the KVAPŲ NAMAI - a promise of peace and gentleness
What are the benefits of lime flower in skin care and general well-being?
Herbalists and phytotherapists attribute calming, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and emollient properties to lime flower, the flavonoids, mucilage and volatile essential oil compounds in its extracts gently protect sensitive skin from irritation and help to keep it moist and comfortable.
The aromatherapeutic effect is attributed to the fragrance's ability to gently reduce the activity of stress hormones, which is why we recommend using Linden Blossom cosmetics when you feel stressed or want to prevent it.
- For example, in the morning, before a hard day, when you get out of the shower, apply Linden Blossom Body Freshness to your wet body and Linden Blossom Facial Cream to your face. Before a stressful or disturbing upcoming event or an unpleasant encounter, spray and breathe "Linden Blossom CALM RITUAL MIST", and anoint the lips that have been chewed off due to tension with "Linden Blossom LIP BALM".
- The same rituals can be performed in the evening when the events of the day do not "let go" and do not allow the mind and body to calm down; savour the absolute of the lime blossom in the diffuser, use our lime blossom products whenever you want to "switch" to the family mode, they will help you to release the warmth of your heart, the love and to devote your attention and quality time to your children or to the ones you love.
