Woodland strawberry is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the pink family. The whole plant – berries, leaves, stems, and roots – has medicinal properties. Strawberries contain a large amount of vitamins, minerals, acids, and also contain pectin, a lot of fiber, essential oils, tannins, and anthocyanins. Berries and the whole plant (leaves, stems and berries) are harvested in summer. The most beneficial properties are found in strawberry leaves during flowering.
Strawberries are considered a natural antioxidant. Its regular consumption helps to slow down the aging process. It has an excellent tonic effect and, due to its high vitamin C content, improves immunity and strengthens the body. It is also effective in case of vitamin deficiency, anemia, high blood pressure, atherosclerosis and helps to improve sleep and metabolism.
This berry has a good diuretic, diaphoretic and choleretic effect, and normalizes liver function. Strawberries are used in the treatment of various viral diseases, intestinal infections, bronchial asthma and diabetes mellitus. Strawberries will also help you recover after a serious illness or surgery. The pectin in its composition stimulates digestion, improves appetite and helps to eliminate harmful substances from the body.
Decoctions and infusions of berries are used to improve body tone and to treat women’s diseases. The berry is very useful for acne and oily skin, as it has a powerful antiseptic and soothing effect.
