Wild strawberry

The wild strawberry is a medicinal plant with scientific name of Fragaria vesca, also known as moranga or fragária.

The wild strawberry is a type of strawberry different from the type that gives the common strawberry, especially the leaves, which are more toothed and small than those of the traditional strawberry, which produces the strawberry that is bought in the supermarket.

What is the wild strawberry

Wild strawberry leaf tea serves to aid in gastrointestinal tract problems, diarrhea and to combat inflammation.

Properties of wild strawberry

The main properties of wild strawberry leaves are astringent, analgesic, healing, diuretic, laxative, detoxifying and tonic to the liver.

Mode of use of wild strawberry

The wild strawberry can be used to make tea with the leaves and roots, to puree or juice with the fruits and to make creams or ointments.

• Wild strawberry tea - put 1 teaspoon of dried leaves into 1 cup of boiling water. One should drink 3 cups a day of this tea.

In case of inflammation of the mouth, gargling with the tea can be made to decrease the pain.

Side effects of wild strawberry

The most common side effects that may arise are allergic reactions when applied to the skin.

Contraindications of wild strawberry

The consumption of wild strawberry tea is contraindicated in case of allergy or diabetes.