Strawberries are a perennial plant that is grown by humans. We are used to calling plants growing in the forest this way. However, it is the forest berry that is called strawberry.
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Description and composition
It is believed that wild berries are more beneficial and have more healing properties.
All parts of the plant are used for medicinal purposes - flowers, berries, leaves, stems, roots.
Leaves contain:
- alkaloids;
- glycosides;
- flavonoids;
- organic acids - furmaric, glucuronic, chlorogenic, malonic, caffeic, quinic, salicylic, cinnamic;
- vitamins C, PP, carotene;
- ash;
- macroelements - potassium, calcium, manganese, iron;
- trace elements - magnesium, copper, zinc, cobalt, molybdenum, chromium, aluminum, barium, vanadium, selenium, nickel, strontium, lead, iodine, bromine, boron;
- essential oil;
- tannins.
The flowers contain rutin, the seeds contain iron.
The berries contain:
- alkaloids;
- cellulose;
- Sahara;
- pectins;
- organic acids - malic, citric, quinic, ascorbic, folic, salicylic, phosphoric;
- vitamins - B1, B2, B6, P, PP, C, K, carotene;
- macro- and microelements are the same as in the leaves;
- phytoncides;
- essential oil;
- tannins;
- Strawberries are richer in iron than plums and grapes.
Roots – iron and tannins.
The following medicinal properties are used in treatment:
- anti-inflammatory,
- laxative (leaves, berries),
- astringent (roots),
- sedative,
- antitumor,
- expectorant
- bronchodilator,
- diuretic,
- choleretic,
- lowering sugar (hypoglycemic),
- lactogonic,
- antipyretic,
- diaphoretic,
- anthelmintic,
- carminative,
- hemostatic,
- antimicrobial,
- antiseptic,
- restorative.
Strawberries contain more than 250 substances identified by scientific research, but their study has not yet been completed.
What diseases is it used to treat?
Fresh strawberries help
- for constipation,
- peptic ulcer,
- to expel tapeworms and roundworms,
- for gout,
- catarrh of the stomach,
- hypertension,
- arteriosclerosis,
- anemia,
- neurasthenia,
- insomnia,
- diabetes mellitus
Fresh berries are also effective against kidney stones, inflammation of the gallbladder and bile ducts. It is believed that strawberries can dissolve stones and salt deposits in joints.
Crushed berries are used to treat eczema externally.
In the form of a decoction, dried berries are used as a diaphoretic.
Scientific studies have shown that an infusion of leaves slows down the rhythm and at the same time increases the amplitude of heart contractions, dilates blood vessels, and stimulates myometrial contraction. Used as an antispasmodic, diaphoretic, tonic and diuretic, for neurasthenia, atherosclerosis, leukemia, enuresis, for laryngeal carcinomas and for the rejection of necrotic masses in decaying tumors, periodontal disease, ulcerative gingivitis and stomatitis, as a lotion for eczema and skin rashes.
A decoction of roots and herbs is used as a hemostatic and fixative for colitis of various etiologies.
A decoction of flowers is for cardiovascular diseases, and a tincture of them is for metabolic disorders.
Strawberries are a good dietary product that improves health and restores blood composition. It is popularly believed that every year during the season it is necessary to eat at least 3 kilograms of strawberries to cleanse the blood.
Preparing the decoction
Pour one or two tablespoons of leaves into two glasses of boiling water, leave until cool, strain. Take 1 tablespoon every 2 hours.
Contraindications
Some people have an individual intolerance to strawberries.
You should be especially careful when giving it to young children. You can't start with large quantities.
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