Tilo is a medicinal plant, also known as Texas, Tejo, Texa or Tilha, widely used to treat anxiety and stress.
Its scientific name is Tilia cordata Mill and can be purchased from health food stores, pharmacies, open markets and markets.
- The tilo is used to treat high blood pressure.
- Nervous tension.
- Bronchitis.
- Snot.
- Fatigue.
- Poor digestion.
- Dyspepsia.
- Epilepsy.
- Headaches.
- Measles.
- Flu.
- Colds.
- Stomach aches.
- Fever.
- Anxiety.
- Migraine.
- Skin infections.
- Insomnia and spasms.
Among the properties of the tilo stands out its expectorant, soothing, antispasmodic, digestive, emollient, diuretic and tonic action.
The parts used of the tilo are its leaves, flowers and fruits to make teas and infusions.
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No side effects of the tilo were found.
The tilo is a contraindication during pregnancy and lactation.