Plant Profile: Strawberry Leaf

Strawberry Leaf
(Fragaria vesica & related species)

Family: ROSACEAE

Energetics: Cooling. 

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Parts Used: Fruit & Leaf. 

Key Components: Tannins.

Preparations & dosage: Infusion. Tincture. 

Actions: 

Foundational: Astringent
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Uses: 

Excellent female tonic during pregnancy, especially when combined with raspberry leaf and squaw vine. 

Recommended to prevent miscarriage. 


Fevers. Diarrhea. 

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Sources: 

Herbal Healing for Women: Rosemary Gladstar. Pg 178


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