Purple linden flowers have nectar glands and have a refreshing odor. It is a good honey tree species. The branches and bark of the purple linden can be used to make rope, rayon and sacks. It can also be used as a fuse for gunpowder. In addition, the flowers of linden can be used to extract aromatic oil. The trunk of the purple linden is light, soft and white. Tile trees have a fine texture and can be used to make plywood, wooden cabinets or woodcuts. Some people living in forested areas also use it to make cutting boards. Linden is light, soft and delicate, and generally does not warp.

Edible Value

Linden nectar is a very precious honey, crystal clear and sweet. Lime tree flower honey will become white and crystalline when crystallized and has a unique flavor, so it is also called white honey. Lime flower honey also has good medicinal value, it can moisten the lungs and relieve cough, nourish blood and relieve pain, and improve appetite. In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it was regarded as the royal tribute. Linden flower tea is very popular in Europe. It is made from dried linden flowers. However, because linden flowers are troublesome to collect, they are rarely used as tea, which has a calming effect on the mind.

Culture

The purple linden is the fruit tree of the Czech **** and country. In the minds of the Germans, the linden is regarded as the goddess of love and luck, and they have a cultural tradition of gathering under the linden. Moreover, the linden is also known as the "court tree", which is the village court of the Germanic people. The linden was considered a female shade plant. In short, the linden was considered a sacred plant by the Germans.