May reduce mild pain

Around the world, millions of individuals suffer from chronic pain. 20% of American people in 2016 reported having it. It's interesting to note that some of the antioxidants in linden tea may reduce pain. According to one study, treating mice with swollen paws with 45.5 mg of tiliroside per pound (100 mg per kg) of body weight decreased swelling and discomfort by about 27% and 31%, respectively. Another 8-week trial in 50 rheumatoid arthritis patients revealed that supplementing with 500 mg of quercetin, an antioxidant contained in linden tea, dramatically reduced pain feelings and signs of inflammation. Rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by painful and stiff joints.

Bear in mind, though, that 500 mg of quercetin is a lot. The typical daily intake of this antioxidant for adults in the United States is 10 mg, although this amount varies widely depending on your diet—and consumption of 80 mg daily is thought to be excessive. Depending on the brand and the ratios of buds, leaves, and bark in a specific mix, linden tea contains varying amounts of quercetin or other flavonoids. It is therefore hard to estimate how much of these antioxidants you may consume in a single cup of tea. How much of this beverage is required to relieve pain will need to be the subject of further study.