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Strawberry (Fragaria vesca)
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In addition, the antioxidants in the fruit help to repair skin damage and counteract aging effects. Your skin produces millions of new cells every day, and regenerates itself completely every 30 to 40 days. But after the age of 30, this natural rejuvenating process slows considerably. At this time, the skin can benefit from a strawberry facial mask.
Further benefits of a strawberry facial mask are:
reinforce your skin's resisting capability to environmental stress
provide excellent allergy soothing, appeasing, preventing and relieving functions
strengthen skin immune capability
whiten skin
But you have to use it at least twice a week during a longer time of at least three to six months to see lasting effects.
Strawberry Leaf
Health Benefits of Strawberry Leaves
Plenty of trace minerals, iron in abundance as well as one of the highest naturally occurring sources of vitamin C, should be more than enough reasons to drink strawberry infusions.
But it becomes even better: due to the high contents of calcium it boosts milk production and therefore is especially beneficial to pregnant and nursing women and to young children.
Strawberry leaf tea has been used to treat a multitude of symptoms from eczema to stomach issues. The tannins in the leaves are a gentle remedy for diarrhea.
Just one word of caution: Avoid if you're allergic to strawberries!
Strawberries/Strawberry Leaves - Used in a poultice are recommended as an herbal remedy for acne. Egyptians discovered that applying wetted strawberry leaves improved the complexion.
-Medicinal value of Strawberry Leaf is similar to that of its cousin, the Red Raspberry.
- Is astringent, and has been used to treat diarrhea and dysentery.
- It has also been used to aid in the treatment of anemia, eczema, and jaundice.
- Is also made into a douche to treat vaginitis and relieve sore throats.
-have also recently been used to reduce fever.
Disclaimer: The information presented herein is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider. |
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