Linden

Origin: Temperate Northern Hemisphere

Family: Malvaceae
Subfamily: Tilioideae
Scientific Name: Tilia spp.

Folk Names: Basswood (North American), common lime, flores tiliae, limetree, linn flowers, lipa (Slavic), tilluel

Magical

Element: Air
Day: Wednesday
Planet: Uranus
Zodiac: Aquarius
Associated Celebrations: xxx
Deities: Buddha (northern China), Lamia, Sigurd, Venus

Parts used: Leaves, flowers, wood

Magical Properties: Divination, healing, protection, love, longevity, sleep, luck, fertility, legal matters, immortality

Magical Uses

• Carry linden bark to prevent intoxication.
• Equally mix linden and lavender in a sleep pillow to prevent insomnia.
• Grow a linden tree in the garden for protection, or hang branches over the door.