Tiliroside

Origin

Named for and characteristically found in Tilia (linden) flowers

The smell

A glycosidic flavonoid that is effectively odourless. It does not contribute to the aroma of linden blossom directly. Its significance is pharmacological rather than olfactory.

Key quality

Anti-inflammatory and metabolic-modulating flavonoid glycoside characteristic of linden.

Historical use

A marker compound of linden flowers underpinning their long-standing use in calming herbal infusions.