Tilleul Aubier Bio: Organic Linden Sapwood for Digestive Wellness

Preparation Guide: Traditional Decoction Method

Linden sapwood releases its beneficial compounds best through traditional decoction a gentle simmering process that extracts water-soluble phytonutrients from the dense wood fibers.

Standard preparation: Measure approximately 10 grams of linden sapwood (roughly 2 tablespoons) per 250 ml (1 cup) of water. Place sapwood pieces in cold water and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

The liquid will develop a warm amber color as active compounds infuse into the water. Strain through a fine mesh or cheesecloth, pressing gently to extract remaining beneficial liquid.

Consumption guidelines: Traditional usage involves drinking 2-3 cups throughout the day, preferably between meals for optimal absorption. The mild, slightly sweet flavor makes it pleasant to consume without additional sweeteners.

For enhanced palatability, some prefer adding a small amount of honey or lemon after brewing. Store prepared decoction refrigerated for up to 48 hours, gently rewarming before consumption.

Best practices: Consistency yields the best results many find daily consumption for 2-3 weeks provides optimal digestive support. Consult healthcare practitioners before use during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or if taking medications.

Pure Organic Ingredient: French-Harvested Linden Sapwood

This formula contains a single, powerful ingredient: certified organic linden sapwood (*Tilia cordata*) from French cultivation. The sapwood the living layer between bark and heartwood concentrates the tree's most bioactive compounds.

Aqueous sapwood extract of Tilia cordata: Rich golden-brown inner wood harvested at peak potency, containing natural polyphenols, flavonoids, and mineral compounds. The careful aqueous extraction process preserves delicate bioactive molecules without chemical solvents.

Each batch originates from pesticide-free, non-GMO certified organic linden trees grown in French soil. The sapwood is hand-selected for optimal maturity, ensuring maximum concentration of beneficial plant compounds.

Softened water serves as the gentle extraction medium, maintaining the integrity of heat-sensitive phytonutrients while creating a readily absorbable liquid form.

Certified organic by Ecocert, meeting rigorous European Union standards for organic agriculture. Free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and genetically modified organisms.

Digestive Comfort & Natural Detoxification Support

Linden sapwood has earned its reputation as a gentle yet effective digestive aid through centuries of traditional use across European wellness practices.

Digestive system support: The bioactive compounds in linden sapwood help facilitate smooth digestive processes and comfortable elimination. The natural plant compounds work synergistically to support optimal digestive function without harsh stimulation.

Natural diuretic properties: Linden sapwood gently encourages healthy fluid balance, helping reduce occasional water retention. This gentle diuretic action supports the body's natural detoxification pathways, promoting metabolic wellness.

Liver and gallbladder support: Traditional herbalists have long valued linden sapwood for supporting hepatic function and bile flow. The plant compounds assist the liver's natural cleansing processes, promoting optimal metabolic health.

Weight management aid: When combined with balanced nutrition and regular activity, linden sapwood may support healthy weight management goals through its effects on digestion and fluid balance. The gentle elimination support helps the body process and release what it no longer needs.

Many incorporate this botanical into seasonal wellness routines or periods of dietary transition, finding it provides gentle, consistent support without disrupting daily activities.

Ancient Linden Traditions in European Medicine

The linden tree (*Tilia* species) holds profound cultural and medicinal significance throughout European history, revered as both healer and sacred symbol for millennia.

In medieval European herbalism, linden sapwood emerged as a prized remedy distinct from the more commonly used linden flowers. While flowers were steeped for calming teas, healers discovered the inner sapwood contained unique compounds that supported digestive and eliminative functions.

French phytotherapy traditions particularly embraced linden sapwood during the 18th and 19th centuries, when herbalists documented its effectiveness for liver support and digestive comfort. The practice of preparing sapwood decoctions became integral to seasonal cleansing protocols practiced in rural French communities.

Germanic and Slavic folk medicine also valued linden trees as symbols of protection and healing. Village gathering places were often centered around ancient linden trees, where community healers would harvest sapwood following traditional moon-phase calendars to maximize potency.

The symbolic meaning of linden extends beyond medicine representing peace, harmony, and feminine wisdom across European cultures. This dual role as both practical remedy and spiritual symbol elevated linden to sacred status in many pre-Christian and early Christian traditions.