For Health
Fresh Fruit
The strawberry contains a significant amount of easily assimilated iron; therefore, its consumption is recommended for anemic people. By pouring cold water on a small number of crushed strawberries, a refreshing and purifying drink is obtained to be used in case of fever.
Water to which a teaspoon of “strawberry vinegar” has been added is also refreshing and aromatic to obtain it, add 100 grams of strawberries to half a liter of good white wine vinegar and leave them to macerate for three weeks before filtering.
It is useful for those suffering from chilblains to rub some fresh strawberries on the affected areas, then leaving the compress to act throughout the night. The crushed pulp of some strawberries is an effective compress to be applied to sunburnt skin on the face; remove after at least an hour, rinsing with warm water.
According to a popular tradition, the consumption of fresh strawberries or their juice treats inflammation of the eyes, improves blood circulation, and has a calming effect in cases of tension or exhaustion.
Infusion (leaves)
For normalizing the menstrual cycle, and in the event of painful menstrual cramps. Two teaspoons dried strawberries leaves in half one Liter in boiling water and let it sit for 10 minutes.
Then strain and drink one cup three times per day. If you want, you may sweeten it by adding one spoonful of honey. This infusion is also useful for intestinal problems and can also be used to rinse the oral cavity in case of mouth ulcers or inflammation of the gums.
A thirst-quenching and diuretic herbal tea are also obtained by infusing wild strawberry, blackberry, and woodruff leaves with a pinch of thyme.
Decoction (root)
For severe cases of diarrhea. Boil two tablespoons of chopped strawberry roots in half a liter of water for a quarter of an hour, filter and drink two cups a day, in the morning on an empty stomach and the evening.
For Beauty
The strawberry has been used over the centuries to improve the skin’s.
Softness
In fact, the famous Isabella of Bavaria bathed in strawberry juice in spring and summer; other famous beauties completed the treatment by being massaged with sponges soaked in perfumed milk.
Check that you are not allergic to strawberries, after which you can relax with the delicate scent and pleasant consistency of a strawberry mask, which will remove impurities and make the skin compact and
Radiant
Crush a handful of ripe strawberries and put the pulp on the face. After about half an hour, gently remove the excess and leave the residue on the face overnight. The next morning rinse with warm water.
Juice
It is useful for removing tartar from the teeth
Fresh Fruit
To obtain a refreshing and astringent lotion, put 200 grams of ripe strawberries in a jar, cover with good quality brandy, and close. The container should be kept in a warm place for about a week. After that, strain everything. The strawberries taste great.
Add another 200 grams of fresh and ripe strawberries in the brandy, also combining the essential oil of camphor, close and let it macerate for three days. Remove the strawberries, strain the liquid well and use it in the evening before going to bed.
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