Wild strawberry: calorie, healing properties and contraindications

Berries, especially forest berries, are an invaluable fount of vitamins and microelements that are beneficial to humans. Therefore, the competent use of both tasty and healthy fruits will enrich and improve the body, as well as enjoy the fragrant berries, such as wild strawberries.

Nature gives man a lot of opportunities to bring health benefits using berries. Strawberries are a crop whose fruits have been consumed by humans for many centuries. Many ethnic groups have appreciated not only its taste properties, but also healing properties, which is why the Russian healers widely used the plant for the preparation of various medicinal infusions.

Now berry culture is widespread throughout the territory of Russia. Forest strawberry is a perennial herb growing in loam, due to which it can often be found in forest glades. Despite the similarity with the garden berry crop, which is grown in most domestic gardens, the wild berry stands out for its unique composition, thanks to which it has gained popularity.

Medicinal qualities are inherent not only to the fruits of the culture, but also to the leaves, and even to the roots. In home medicine, strawberry is considered to be a mine of multivitamins, due to which it can be a useful component in the complex treatment of a large number of various diseases.

The organoleptic characteristics of wild strawberries are familiar to everyone, due to the high taste characteristics, the content of fructose, glucose and easily digestible sugar in fruits, and the piquant sourness, present in taste, is explained by the presence of a number of organic acids, such as malic and quinic.

In addition to the above components, the uniqueness of taste is influenced by the essential oils with which culture is rich. It has been established that the level of calcium content in forest fruits exceeds all indicators of the available fruits, and the berry is several dozen times more than grapes in the presence of iron.

It is of particular value for strengthening the human body due to the presence of vitamin C, because in 100 grams of fresh product, the presence of 120 mg of ascorbic acid is noted. In addition, the composition contains folic acid, vitamins of group B and carotene. Among the trace elements worth mentioning copper and manganese, the number of mineral salts include calcium and phosphorus, the content of which is also noted in the green mass of the plant.

Forest berry is remarkable due to the presence of tannins and flavonoids, iodine, bromine, selenium and lead. In the peduncles of the culture is rutin, a beneficial effect on blood vessels and capillaries.

As for the energy value of strawberries, it is worth noting the following ratio of BJU:

• proteins - 0.8 grams;
• fats - 0.4 grams;
• carbohydrates - 7.6 grams.

In one hundred grams of fresh fruits of culture, no more than 40 kcal is noted, which indicates their low calorie content.

For an objective view of the benefits of introducing strawberries in the diet the main illnesses with which culture can help.

• The cardiovascular system. The medicinal qualities of the berry contribute to the normalization of the functioning of the heart muscle, as a result of which the overall endurance of the body increases. They are often introduced into the diet of patients suffering from hypertension and atherosclerosis.
• Circulatory system. Strawberries remove "bad" cholesterol, fruits and green mass drinks are able to lower blood pressure. Berries are shown in low hemoglobin.
• Gastrointestinal tract. The use of fruits is recommended for the treatment of disorders in the functioning of the intestine, in addition, they contribute to the improvement of appetite.The fiber contains a positive effect on the secretory function, which ensures the timely elimination of harmful compounds. An introduction to the diet of wild strawberries is indicated for gastric ulcers, during various disorders of the stool, helminthiasis and hemorrhoids. The fruits are eaten in the treatment of colitis and gastritis of varying severity.
• Endocrine system. For women, the problem of malfunctions of the thyroid gland is quite relevant. As practice shows, if you eat berries in large quantities, you can reduce the absorption of iodine by the thyroid. Fruits of the forest culture are able to normalize the functioning of the kidneys; among the popular diuretic drugs, it is possible to mention fairly effective decoctions made from strawberries. It is used to normalize the salt metabolism in the body, as well as with cystitis. Ripe berries are shown to diabetics, people suffering from metabolic dysfunction.
• Strengthening the body. Berry has fortifying properties, a similar effect is enhanced when it is used in a freshly harvested state, as well as with dairy products.
• Use in cosmetology. In some cases, the tincture of forest berries was used to remove freckles and pigment spots. Nourishing masks for skin can cure acne, smooth out wrinkles, giving the epidermis elasticity.

• The disinfecting effect of berries. Due to the contained phytoncides, tinctures and solutions based on strawberries are actively used in the form of compositions for rinsing the mouth and throat in order to destroy microbes.
• Beneficial effect on women's health. In the role of home medicine to stop uterine bleeding is used a decoction of the green mass of culture. Due to the composition rich in minerals, using plant-based products strengthens hair and nails. And also the berry is included in the composition of many diets, because it is a low-calorie product.
• Benefits for the child's body. In addition to high taste, strawberries are actively used as complementary foods, even for young children. This is due to the fiber content and vitamins that are perfectly absorbed by the child. To normalize the work of the nervous system, children are recommended strawberry tea, which also contributes to easy sleep and waking up. In adolescence, baths based on plant roots are recommended for adolescents to reduce foot sweating.
• Benefits for pregnant women. Thanks to the fiber, which is part of the berries, you can neutralize the problems with peristalsis and stool, which often occur in the period of carrying a child. Folic acid has a positive effect on the fetus, in addition, a balanced vitamin and mineral composition has a strengthening effect on the body of a young mother. However, the use of decoctions based on berries during pregnancy should be temporarily abandoned.
• Benefits for men's health. Strawberry tinctures help prevent premature baldness. Zinc provides a normal hormonal background, in addition, helps to avoid prostatitis and impotence.

Unfortunately, the wild berry does not always have only a positive impact on human health, since it is an extremely strong food allergen. Categories of people prone to a similar reaction of the body, eating fruits and using compositions based on them is contraindicated.

As well as the reasons for which it is recommended to exclude strawberries from the diet, are renal and hepatic colic, open duodenal ulcer, pancreatitis.

Since the strengthening and healing properties of wild strawberry are beyond question, it is worthwhile to consider in more detail the methods of its use for various purposes. As for the preparation of juices or decoctions based on it, can distinguish the following diseases, where the berries have a positive effect.

• Anemia. For the broth will need 50 grams of strawberries and 50 grams of leaves. Ingredients need to pour hot water and cook on the stove for about a quarter of an hour, after which the drink must be drained and taken three times a day, 150 grams.
• Gastritis. For the digestive system, the decoction is made from dried and crushed flowers and green plants. They are poured with cool water and insist eight hours. After filtering the drink is taken orally 100 grams three times a day. The duration of treatment is one week. But also a positive effect has an infusion of the roots. To make a tool, you need a tablespoon of crushed plants pour a glass of boiling water and infuse for at least 8 hours. Take it on a half-bowl before meals three times a day. The course of treatment is one month.
• Enterobiasis. To destroy harmful microorganisms, it is necessary to eat the berry every day for a month, two glasses a day.
• Uterine fibroids. Problems with women's organs can be corrected by taking the mixture from the forest culture. For the preparation will need roots, berries and leaves. Ingredients are steamed with boiling water and boiled until ready on fire for no more than 10 minutes. Means after cooling to filter and drink 150 grams twice a day.

• Diabetes. To reduce the rate of sugar, it is necessary to eat three tablespoons of fresh berries daily. High cholesterol will help normalize the decoction of the leaves of the plant. In one glass of boiling water add a spoonful of chopped leaves, insist and after filtering take during the day for two approaches. Due to the positive effect of the infusion of the presence of silicon in the plant, which has a cleansing effect on the blood vessels in the body.

• Eczema. For the treatment of skin ailments, juice of fresh berries is used as a compress. To overcome skin diseases, such as eczema and psoriasis, gruel is made of berries, which is applied as a compress to the affected areas. Especially effective drug for weeping ulcers. Regular use of a compress heals the skin, after which it is easier to continue the fight against the ailment with drugs for external use.
• Angina. To cure the disease of the throat, you can rinse the infusion of two spoons of berries, filled with boiling water.
• Hypertension. For treatment, it is recommended to prepare infusions from green mass of the plant. They are poured boiling water, then filtered and drink one spoon 3-4 times a day.
• Diseases of the cardiovascular system. To improve the condition of vital organs, it is necessary to use an infusion from the colors of culture. It is prepared using a spoonful of crushed plants, brewed a glass of boiling water. It is necessary to insist means about 6 hours.

To improve the condition of the epidermis, strawberries are made into nourishing masks, which are applied to the skin in a crushed state for 10-15 minutes. For dry skin type, yolk is additionally introduced into the agent; honey is added to the skin that is prone to oiliness, into the mask.

To maintain immunity in the season of frequent colds, you can use tea from strawberries. For its preparation used berries, flowers and leaves of the plant. Regular consumption of the drink will help fill the lack of ascorbic acid, normalize sleep, remove toxins and wastes from the body, and normalize pressure.

To make a drink, you need to brew one spoonful of crushed plants in 500 ml of boiling water. The composition must be poured into a thermos or wrap, so that it is present for about 15-20 minutes. Tea to drink warm during the day.

Influenza and ARD will help to cure the use of tea from berries and greens, taken in the same quantity and filled with water at room temperature. The resulting composition is set on fire and heated, not boiling. After the broth is infused, it is necessary to drink it slightly warmed up as thirst appears.

A decoction of the green mass of the plant is recommended for bronchial asthma. For the preparation of funds for two cups of boiling water you need to take two spoons of leaves. The drink must be left alone for two hours, after filtering it is used inside.

As folk remedies for treating ulcers and abrasions, leaves of culture are used, which are applied to the affected areas of the skin on the body.

Benefits for human health are infusions from the underground part of strawberries due to the content of alkaloids and tannins. Drinks are used to remove toxic deposits from the body and treat dysentery.

To make a healing decoction at home, one teaspoon of dried roots should be poured with a glass of boiling water. Insist drink about half an hour, after this time the tool can already be taken orally.

To cure such a disease as constipation, you can, subject to the introduction in the diet of fresh berries in the season of fruiting culture. From hemorrhoidal formations in the anus rid microclysters from the decoction of the roots of forest strawberries.

For cosmetic purposes, an alcohol-based tincture of berries is prepared, which is recommended as a lotion for combination and oily skin. Prepare the tool as follows - one glass of berries is poured with a glass of alcohol, until readiness means must be stored in a place inaccessible for sunlight at a temperature not exceeding room temperature for a month. After straining, the agent is allowed to process the epidermis.

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