Modern herbalists prescribe linden flowers for all the indications listed above, plus as a treatment for sore throats and colitis. Some historical evidence, as well as recent opinion, indicates that linden may be used to offset some of the symptoms of menopause, such as depression, anxiety, and insomnia. The mucilage in the flowers coat mucous membranes to soothe inflammation and irritation. As a topical it has been used for light swelling, and therefore has been at times been used for puffy eyes. The German E Commission states that Linden can be used as a diaphoretic. Precautions Don't drink linden flower teas within 2 hours of taking any vitamin and mineral supplement, since the mucilages in the tea can interfere with the absorption of nutrients from the supplement.