Fragaria virginiana

Fragaria virginiana
Family:Fragaria virginiana; Antiseptic; Astringent; Emmenagogue; Galactogogue; Odontalgic; Poultice.
Common name:Scarlet strawberry
The whole plant is antiseptic astringent emmenagogue galactogogue and odontalgic. It has been used to regulate the menstrual cycle. A tea made from the leaves has been used as a nerve tonic and is slightly astringent. A poultice made from the dried powdered leaves mixed with oil has been used to treat open sores. A tea made from the roots is diuretic. It has been used in the treatment of diarrhoea irregular menses gonorrhoea stomach and lung ailments.

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