The leaves of strawberry plants can be used to brew various teas, and their nutrients can be extracted and combined with other ingredients in nutritional tablets meant to promote overall health and digestive function. Typically, strawberry leaves are dried, and used either whole or in fragments with some stem and flower particles. Strawberry leaves are primarily used to relieve gastrointestinal distress and joint pain; they also contain essential minerals and vitamins that may offer a wide range of benefits. Consult your doctor before using any herbal remedies, especially if you take medicines, because of the potential for interaction.



Possible health benefits of Strawberry Leaf



- Strawberry leaf tea is most commonly used to improve digestion and balance the acids and bases throughout your digestive tract to relieve symptoms of gastrointestinal distress.



- Compounds found in strawberry leaves, such as the natural diuretic caffeic acid, may help pull water out of your joints, which can alleviate pain and swelling associated with conditions such as arthritis and rheumatism.



- Strawberry leaves contain trace minerals and vitamins, such as iron, calcium and vitamin C, that are important for the health and maintenance of many different body functions.





Preparation:



Put 1g of dry herb into 1 cup of boiling water. Leave to infuse for 5 minutes and stain.