A Few Ways to Heal Yourself with Wild Strawberries

These small forest desserts are among the most popular berries. However, what many people don’t know is that they are not only tasty, but very beneficial for our health too.

Of course, it is not an easy task to find wild strawberries and even if you find some in the forest you won’t have the chance to pick a large amount. This might be the reason why Ancient Romans appreciated these fruits so much. This little plant is an excellent natural remedy for many ailments. People can use the entire plant, the fruits, and leaves. Wild strawberries are available from June to October.

1. If you take a closer look at this fruit, you will notice the small yellow dots which are covering the exterior. This is exactly where most of the nutrients that give therapeutic properties to wild strawberries are located. The wild strawberry juice is recommended for people suffering from liver disease, cirrhosis, and hepatitis. It is best to drink this juice on an empty stomach and have three cups every day. Wild strawberry juice supports the activity of the liver and the renewal of cells and tissues found in this organ.
2. Gout, diabetes, high cholesterol and arteriosclerosis can be prevented or eased after about 15 days of treatment with wild strawberries. If start practicing some vegetarian diet together with increased wild strawberry consumption the final results will be incredible. By using the same 12-15 days therapy, you can also alleviate the symptoms of rheumatism. Increased exposure to sun rays is advised during this period.

In case you are not allergic, wild strawberries can be used as a treatment for acne, skin, psoriasis and similar diseases.

3. You should eat between 150 and 200 grams of wild strawberries before your meal. If you notice the symptoms of constipation, you can mix the strawberries with honey and about 30 minutes after that you can drink a glass of plain water. This dose should be consumed 3 times a day before each meal and the therapy lasts between seven and ten days. It is highly recommended to reduce the consumption of meat and products with artificial additives during this period.
4. This fruit can be used as a mask against wrinkles. Simply apply a mixture of mashed wild strawberries on your face and leave it for about 60 minutes. You can also leave it overnight.
5. In order to create a fresh wild strawberry juice, you will need 200 grams of wild strawberries which need to be mashed with a fork first. After that, squeeze the juice with the help of gauze. You can add up to 5 grams of sugar and drink it immediately before each meal on an empty stomach. Adults need a full glass while children need half full glass.
6. Wild strawberry tea is made from the leaves of this tasty fruit. They are rich in vitamin C and it can be used an alternative for Russian tea. This hot beverage cleanses the liver, blood, kidneys and calms the nervous system. The tea can be prepared from the dry leaves boiled in water for about 20 minutes. Drink this tea three times a day.