Linden (Tilia spp.), also known as lime flower, has a long history of use in traditional European herbal medicine, particularly for its mild sedative, diaphoretic, and anti-inflammatory properties. In the context of phlebitis—an inflammation of the veins—linden has been used traditionally for its purported ability to reduce inflammation, promote circulation, and soothe vascular discomfort. Historical texts and folk medicine sources sometimes recommend linden infusions or topical preparations as adjuncts in managing symptoms associated with inflamed veins, though specific references to phlebitis are rare and often generalized under inflammatory or circulatory ailments.

However, there is a lack of robust scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of linden for phlebitis. Contemporary herbal monographs (e.g., German Commission E, ESCOP) recognize linden primarily for uses such as relief of cold symptoms and anxiety rather than for vein inflammation. Few, if any, clinical trials have directly tested linden for phlebitis, and evidence is limited to in vitro or animal studies demonstrating mild anti-inflammatory effects of linden extracts. Thus, the use of linden for phlebitis remains rooted in tradition rather than validated by modern scientific research.