Strawberries (forest) leaves 25g

(Altai, Russia) Strawberries are recommended in scientific medicine as a dietary remedy for diseases of the liver, kidneys, heart, as well as a source of vitamin C. As a general tonic for inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, diarrhea, for the regulation of intestinal activity. At the same time, not only the stool is normalized, but also the putrefactive process, intoxication of the body is reduced and the excretion of various poisons and cholesterol from the body is improved. It improves appetite, quenches thirst. In large quantities, strawberries have an antithyroid effect.

Berries and leaves are recommended by folk medicine for night sweats, for stomach ulcers and duodenal ulcers, diseases of the liver, spleen, infectious jaundice, neurasthenia, insomnia, in the form of compresses for weeping and bleeding wounds, as well as for stomatitis, sore throat and fetid odor from mouth.

For these purposes, 3 g of dried leaves are brewed with 400 g of boiling water and this tea is taken in sips throughout the day. During flowering, wild strawberry herb is used in the form of an infusion for diseases of the kidneys, bladder, stones and sand in the kidneys, atherosclerosis, gout, as a means of regulating metabolism, for skin diseases. Ripe strawberries are recommended for bronchial asthma, tuberculosis, as well as for patients with diabetes mellitus, deprived of the opportunity to use ordinary sugar. An infusion of fruits and leaves of strawberries has a pronounced diuretic effect. It is prescribed for gout, urolithiasis and cholelithiasis, uterine bleeding and as a source of vitamins.

Application

The richness of vitamins and the presence of anthocyanin compounds make it possible to speak of strawberries as an antiradiant. Infusion of flowers is recommended for heart disease, and a decoction of the plant (flowers, leaves and roots) - for fibroids of the uterus. An aqueous infusion of leaves in the form of lotions and compresses is used as a cosmetic agent for acne and spots on the face. Tea made from strawberry leaves is very tasty. Fall tea tastes better and has a richer color.

A decoction of strawberry leaves (1 glass 3 times a day before meals in a heated form for a month) is recommended to be taken with lichen planus. At the same time, a decoction of the leaves is used topically in the form of trays and applications. Strawberry leaf infusion is an effective antiscorbutic agent containing a large amount of ascorbic acid. Those consuming 2 cups of strawberry leaf infusion cover the daily requirement for ascorbic acid in winter. 20 g of chopped leaves in 1 cup of boiled water, leave for 2 hours. Take 2 tablespoons 3-4 times a day for bleeding tendencies.