Linden flowers, also known as lime blossoms, are the fragrant, yellow-green flowers of the linden tree. They are used in traditional medicine and cuisine. They have a sweet, delicate aroma and are used to make linden flower tea, which is known for its relaxing and slightly anti-hypertensive effects. Linden flowers contain a variety of beneficial compounds, including flavonoids, volatile oils, and mucilage, that contribute to their medicinal properties.
Key Specifications/Special Features - "Saponification 189-195 mg KOH/g oil
Iodine value 124 - 139 g/100g oil
Unsaponifiable matter 1.5% maximum
Refractive index (ND 40oC) 1.466 - 1.470
Relative density (20 oC /water at 20 C) 0.919 - 0.925
Vitamin A 24000 - 36000 IU per kg oil
Vitamin D 2400 - 3600 IU per kg oil