Herbal Remedies: How to use Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca)
Herbal Remedies
: How to Use Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca)
At one time, the wild strawberry was a highly esteemed fold remedy:
American Indians used root page for stomach ailments, jaundice and profuse mensus; and the botanist Linnaeus is said to have used the wild berries to relieve gout. However, until recently the delicate plants medicinal uses were forgotten.
Plant facts: the wild strawberry is a member of the rose family and grows to be about 8 inches high. The fragrant red strawberries begin to develop in June. They are actually fleshy berries, with an outer skin that contains the plants actual fruit – the heart, tiny, yellow seeds.
Origin: the plant grows in North America where both native plants and those from Europe may be found in lightly wooded forests and their edges, on slopes and in clear cut areas.
Components: the leaves and roots of the wild strawberry plant
contain tannin, which has
been astringent action. The leaves also are composed of triterpene
alcohols, flavonoids,citral (a lemony substance) and traces of essential
oils. The berries contain a great deal of vitamin C (60 mg per 100 g of
fruit) as well as fruit acids and minerals – such as potassium,
magnesium, zinc, manganese, calcium and iron.
Indications: the leaves of wild strawberry provide an astringent action. Therefore, the leaves can be used to make it see that reduces the inflamed mucous membranes in the mouth. Fresh strawberries, on the other hand, soothed gastritis and are also helpful in curing anemia.
METHODS OF ADMINISTRATION
HERBAL
REMEDIE
S
FRESH ROOT DECOCTION
Add 1 g wild strawberry root parts to about 1/2 cup of cold water.
Heat and allow to Steep for about 30 minutes.
Drink 2 cups daily before meals for diarrhea relief.
INFUSION FOR GARGLING
at about 1/4 cup of chopped wild strawberry leaves to 1/2 cup boiling hot water
steep for 30 minutes
rants and gargle several times a day to reduce inflammation of oral mucous membranes
INFUSION
add about 1/8 ounce of chopped leaves to 1/2 cup boiling water
steep for approximately 15 minutes
3 to 4 cups daily will strengthen the blood
SOOTHING BATH
add to handfuls fresh or 1 cup of dried leaves to your bathwater.
You'll find dried leaves at your local natural foods stores.
POULTICE
apply crushed berries to sunburned areas – or other skin inflammations – and cover with a damp cloth.
Allow the poultice to work for 10 to 20 minutes, and then gently wash off the berries with warm water.
Extra tip The gentle, astringent properties of strawberry leaves offer relief from diarrhea and other digestive upsets. Use fresh or dried leaves infused in a tape.
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: How to Use Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca) At one time, the wild strawberry was a highly esteemed fold remedy:
American Indians used root page for stomach ailments, jaundice and profuse mensus; and the botanist Linnaeus is said to have used the wild berries to relieve gout. However, until recently the delicate plants medicinal uses were forgotten.
Plant facts: the wild strawberry is a member of the rose family and grows to be about 8 inches high. The fragrant red strawberries begin to develop in June. They are actually fleshy berries, with an outer skin that contains the plants actual fruit – the heart, tiny, yellow seeds.
Origin: the plant grows in North America where both native plants and those from Europe may be found in lightly wooded forests and their edges, on slopes and in clear cut areas.
Components: the leaves and roots of the wild strawberry plant
contain tannin, which has
been astringent action. The leaves also are composed of triterpene
alcohols, flavonoids,citral (a lemony substance) and traces of essential
oils. The berries contain a great deal of vitamin C (60 mg per 100 g of
fruit) as well as fruit acids and minerals – such as potassium,
magnesium, zinc, manganese, calcium and iron.Indications: the leaves of wild strawberry provide an astringent action. Therefore, the leaves can be used to make it see that reduces the inflamed mucous membranes in the mouth. Fresh strawberries, on the other hand, soothed gastritis and are also helpful in curing anemia.
METHODS OF ADMINISTRATION
HERBAL
REMEDIESFRESH ROOT DECOCTION
Add 1 g wild strawberry root parts to about 1/2 cup of cold water.
Heat and allow to Steep for about 30 minutes.
Drink 2 cups daily before meals for diarrhea relief.
INFUSION FOR GARGLING
at about 1/4 cup of chopped wild strawberry leaves to 1/2 cup boiling hot water
steep for 30 minutes
rants and gargle several times a day to reduce inflammation of oral mucous membranes
INFUSION
add about 1/8 ounce of chopped leaves to 1/2 cup boiling water
steep for approximately 15 minutes
3 to 4 cups daily will strengthen the blood
SOOTHING BATH
add to handfuls fresh or 1 cup of dried leaves to your bathwater.
You'll find dried leaves at your local natural foods stores.
POULTICE
apply crushed berries to sunburned areas – or other skin inflammations – and cover with a damp cloth.
Allow the poultice to work for 10 to 20 minutes, and then gently wash off the berries with warm water.
Extra tip The gentle, astringent properties of strawberry leaves offer relief from diarrhea and other digestive upsets. Use fresh or dried leaves infused in a tape.
For more herbal remedies and tips, join our online social community at http://www.counciloflight.me
Learn how you can become a certified Aromatherapist Coach!
www.counciloflight.net
Council of Light Online Community and E-Learning Cafe: www.counciloflight.me
Council of Light Online Learning Cafe and Community Home Website: http://www.counciloflight.net
Visit our store at http://www.etsy.com/shop/sweetpeacejewelry
CHECK OUT our Website: http://www.lifeshareuniversity.com
VISIT our Blog: http://www.blog.lifeyou.me
SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RSDRainb...
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