Dried Linden Leaf

Dried Linden Leaf
£1.65

Calm‑Support & Gentle Diuretic Forage

Young linden (lime‑tree, Tilia spp.) leaves, hand‑picked before flowering and slow‑dried until softly crisp. Long treasured in herbal lore for settling nerves, easing digestion and supporting urinary flow, these fragrant leaves bring a soothing woodland whisper to daily hay.

🌿 What’s Inside & Why It Helps

  • 100 % dried linden leaves – pure, single‑plant goodness.

    • Natural calming flavonoids can help ease mild stress and encourage relaxed nibbling Healthline

    • Mild diuretic action supports steady urine flow and bladder hygiene Healthline, PMC

    • Anti‑spasmodic compounds traditionally used to soothe digestive or respiratory cramping PMC

    • Quercetin & kaempferol antioxidants combat oxidative stress for bright eyes, healthy skin and glossy coats PubMed

    • Soft texture & light aroma tempt fussy herbivores and encourage natural foraging PMC

🥄 Feeding Guide

  • Rabbits: 2 level tablespoons daily mixed through hay.

  • Guinea pigs: 1 heaped tablespoon daily scattered over hay.

  • Chinchillas: 1 teaspoon every other day.

  • Degus: 1 teaspoon three times a week.

  • Gerbils: ½ teaspoon twice a week, tucked into bedding.

  • Rats: ½ teaspoon twice a week, crumbled into veg.

  • Mice: ¼ teaspoon once a week.

  • Hamsters: pinch (≈ ¼ teaspoon) once a week in a forage toy.

  • Parakeets: ½ teaspoon once a week, crumbled over seed.

  • Chickens: 1–2 teaspoons per hen, two or three times a week for pecking.

  • Tortoises (leaf‑eaters): small handful once a week mixed with fresh weeds.

  • Green iguanas: 1 loose tablespoon twice a week stirred into salad greens.

  • Hedgehogs & chipmunks: tiny pinch (≤ ¼ teaspoon) once a week as enrichment.

Provide fresh water and remove uneaten leaves after 12 hours.

⚠️ Introduce Gradually

Linden’s gentle diuretic effect can increase urination—start with half portions and observe hydration and droppings.

🌟 Why You’ll Love It

  • Single‑plant purity—fantastic for rotation or elimination diets.

  • Combines calming, urinary‑support and antioxidant benefits—no sugars or fillers.

  • Encourages instinctive foraging and gentle chewing.

  • Handmade in small, ethical batches—each purchase supports Guinea Garden Sanctuary.

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