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Strawberry
Family:
Rosaceae |
Latin Name:
Fragaria vesca |
Description
Deciduous, herbaceous perennial, spreading by runners or stolons. Single white flowers on stems are followed by red or white berries with numerous yellow seeds on the outside. Blooms: April to July
Common Uses
The leaves, fruits, and roots may be used. Strawberry is high in iron and the fruits contain salicylic acid, making them beneficial in treating kidney and liver complaints. Strawberry leaves are often used in teas because of their diuretic and astringent properties. Externally, the fruit can be used to treat sunburn, and the leaves are applied to the skin to treat sores.
History
In Shakespeare's Othello, Othello gave Desdemona a handkerchief embroidered with strawberries. The peoples of Lapland mix strawberries with reindeer milk and blueberries to make a pudding. The fruit has been used in skin-care creams and as a tooth-whitener.
Products Containing this Ingredient
Calcium, Cal- Quick, Female Hormone Balance (formerly Female Tonic Blend), NRV™ (Nerve Tea), Sleep Right Blend (formerly Sleep Aid Blend), Strawberry Leaf, Cert. Organic, Toothpaste, Silly Strawberry Flavor, Fluoride- Free
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