An active wood for long decoction and traditional support

Rich in water-soluble plant compounds (tannins, mucilages, mineral salts), the cut red sapwood of the linden tree is considered more "active" than the white sapwood. It is commonly used as a seasonal treatment in the form of a prolonged decoction. Its taste remains relatively mild and woody, which allows it to be used alone or in combination with other bark, roots, or plant wood. It is particularly prized for preparations aimed at natural drainage or herbal teas for general comfort.

Description

Fragments of dried wood, reddish-brown to dark red in color. Fibrous, hard, non-aromatic texture. Harvested in spring (April to June), cut, then dried at low temperatures to preserve its quality. Unroasted product, without additives or chemical processing.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Linden, red sapwood
• Latin name: Tilia sylvestris
• Family: Malvaceae
• Part used: Sapwood (secondary wood under the bark)
• Shape: Cut (loose)
• Origin: France, Central Europe
• English name: Red linden sapwood
• Name in German: Rotes Lindenholz
• Name in Spanish: Red tilo wood
• Name in Italian: Legno rosso di tiglio
• Name in Arabic: خشب الزيزفون الأحمر

Traditional uses

• Concentrated decoction: 20 g per 1 L of water – boil over low heat for 15 to 30 minutes, cover and filter.
• Seasonal treatment: preparation over several days according to traditional practices (well-being use).
• Classic associations: with ash, birch, nettle, dandelion, meadowsweet, red vine.

Precautions for use

• Raw product – reserved for traditional plant use and not excessively concentrated.
• Do not use if you have a known allergy to lime trees or plant woods.
• Store away from moisture, in an airtight, opaque container.

History and tradition

Widely used in the French countryside since the 19th century, the red sapwood of the linden tree was one of the domestic herbal remedies associated with "spring cures." Harvested during the rise of the sap, this supple and colorful wood was boiled for a long time to extract its natural components, without excessive bitterness. Even today, it remains a valuable raw material in herbal preparations for general comfort and natural drainage.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: professional kraft bag or opaque HDPE pot.
• Shelf life: 24 months.
• TARIC customs code: 1211.90.86.00

Sources and references

• Internal References Apophycaire
• Traditional French herbalism works
• Technical data on plant woods for decoction use

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