May have diuretic effects

The diuretic and diaphoretic properties of the inner bark of the Tilia tree have been reported. In contrast to a diaphoretic, which is used to reduce fever by causing sweating, a diuretic is a medication that promotes your body to expel more fluid. When a small disease like a cold set in, linden tea has been used in traditional medicine to encourage sweating and productive coughing. The use of 1-2 cups (235-470 ml) of linden tea as a sweat-inducing infusion in adults and children over the age of 12 is permitted in Germany.

The combination of its plant constituents, notably quercetin, kaempferol, and p-coumaric acid, may be to blame for these effects. The scientific proof of linden tea's chemical characteristics and diuretic effects is still lacking. Despite dating back to the Middle Ages, the majority of the information that is now accessible on this association is anecdotal. This supposed health advantage thus calls for more research.