Greek Linden (Flamouri,Tilio, in Greek: Τήλιο) Tea is a popular winter hot drink with medicinal qualities. Linden Tea is often referred also as Tilio (botanical name Tilia Cordata). It consists of dried blossoms that are very aromatic and are known to have diuretic, expectorant and calming properties, lowering blood pressure and increasing perspiration. Linden flowers are traditionally used as a natural remedy for hypertension, have a general sedative effect, calming the digestive system, reducing respiratory mucus in colds and flu, boosting the cardiovascular system, as well as to relieve headache and migraine complaints.