Linden Tea (Lime Blossom Tea)

Linden tea — made from the flowers of the linden tree (Tilia species), also known as lime blossom tea or tilleul in French — is a popular herbal tea in Europe traditionally used to ease anxiety, promote sleep, and relieve cold symptoms. In general use it is considered mild and low-risk. However, the specific safety of linden tea during pregnancy has not been well studied, and there are a few reasons to approach it with some caution. Some traditional herbal medicine sources flag linden as a mild diuretic, and a few animal studies have suggested high doses of related compounds could have uterine effects — though this has not been demonstrated in humans at normal tea-drinking quantities. The NHS does not specifically address linden tea. The sensible approach during pregnancy is to treat it as an occasional drink rather than a daily staple, and to stick to one cup at a time. If you are finding it helpful for sleep or anxiety, rooibos or peppermint are better-studied alternatives.