Recipe
Small-leaved lime flower syrup
- Herb:
- Small-leaved lime Tilia cordata
- Method:
- Syrup
- Plant part:
- Flower
About 40 minBeginnerRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Collect fresh flowers after firm species identification and remove debris and insects.
- Cover with sugar syrup (for example 800 g sugar per 1 litre water) or simmer briefly with water and sugar, then macerate 24 hours cold.
- Strain, add lemon juice, warm briefly, bottle sterilised jars, and store refrigerated.
Extraction
- Herb:
- proportions according to the recipe steps on the card
- Solvent:
- medium composition (water, alcohol, oil, honey…) see the individual steps
- Shelf life:
- after preparation, store hygienically and according to the type of product (cool conditions, light, alcohol)
- Target compounds:
- indicative home extraction — the profile depends on temperature, cutting time and proportions
Why it works
Home preparation following this recipe is mainly educational and cultural; it should not be assumed to match the extractive or safety profile of registered medicines or standardized extracts. Check specific effects, drug interactions, and contraindications on the herb card and with your clinician if you use prescription drugs.
Related
Small-leaved lime — Herb card
Syrup — Processing method detail