Fragaria vesca 'Semperflorens'

Fragaria vesca 'Semperflorens'
Family:Fragaria vesca 'Semperflorens'; Astringent; Diuretic; Laxative; Tonic.
Common name:Alpine strawberry
The leaves and the fruit are astringent diuretic laxative and tonic. The leaves are mainly used though the fruits are an excellent food to take when feverish and are also effective in treating rheumatic gout. A slice of strawberry is also excellent when applied externally to sunburnt skin. A tea made from the leaves is a blood tonic. It is used in the treatment of chilblains and also as an external wash on sunburn. The leaves are harvested in the summer and dried for later use. The fruits contain salicylic acid and are beneficial in the treatment of liver and kidney complaints as well as in the treatment of rheumatism and gout. The roots are astringent and diuretic. A decoction is used internally in the treatment of diarrhoea and chronic dysentery. Externally it is used to treat chilblains and as a throat gargle. The roots are harvested in the autumn and dried for later use.

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