Strawberry (Earth Mulberry) |
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Basic Information
Biological name (genus and species):
Fragaria vesa, F. americana
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Berries
Leaves
Roots
Chemicals this herb contains:
Catechins
Leucoanthocyanin
Minerals
Vitamin C
KNOWN EFFECTS
Shrinks tissues.
Prevents secretion of fluids.
Prevents scurvy.
Inhibits production of histamines.
Precipitates proteins.
Miscellaneous information:
Wild strawberry is a member of the rose family.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Increases effectiveness of antihistamines.
Berries treat kidney stones.
Roots and leaves treat eczema, diarrhea, toothache, skin
ulcers.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are allergic to strawberries.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Pregnant women should experience no problems taking usual
amounts as part of a balanced diet. Other products extracted
from this herb have not been proved to cause problems.
Breast-feeding:
Breast-fed infants of lactating mothers should experience no
problems when mother takes usual amounts as part of a balanced
diet. Other products extracted from this herb have not been
proved to cause problems.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
None expected if you are beyond childhood and under 45,
basically healthy and take for only a short time.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Generally regarded as safe when taken in appropriate quantities
for short periods of time.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
None expected
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