Known for its medical powers even from Antiquity, wild strawberry is a perennial herb from which only the leaves and the fruits are usable. It is pretty hard to pick but with a special taste and flavor, the herb represents an excellent remedy in the natural treatments but it can also cause strong allergic reactions.

Strawberry juice is recommended in treating liver disorders such as hepatitis, chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis. It is best if the juice is consumed on an empty stomach, 3 cups a day. The juice stimulates liver activity and encourages the renewal of hepatic cells. It also treats diabetes, gout, high cholesterol, atherosclerosis. This diet is maintained for 12 days and it’s recommended to be accompanied by a vegetarian diet.

In case of skin diseases, the strawberry cure has an excellent effect in the treatment of skin diseases such as acne, dermatosis and psoriasis, catalyzing the healing processes. The intestinal transit can be adjusted if 150-200g of strawberries are consumed before each meal. If a chronic constipation occurs, then the strawberries can be mixed with honey and half an hour after their consumption it is recommended to drink a glass of plain water.

In the summer, strawberry cure is recommended in order to increase the resistance to high temperatures. It has a cooling effect and it stimulates the nervous system, acting against fatigue and asthenia that appear during hot periods.

Wild strawberry represents an elixir that prevents wrinkles and refreshes complexions. Mashed strawberries used for face treatments have an excellent effect even in the cases of people who have faded complexions.

Strawberries are also a good remedy against chilblains. The mixture is prepared during summer season from 250g of strawberries left to macerate in one litre of water enclosed in a hermetic bowl. This mixture can then be used by those who feel the consequences of old chilblains by applying it over the painful area.

The diet consists of 150-300g of wild strawberries which must be consumed on an empty stomach leaving a distance of four hours between primary meals. It is recommended to consume in the morning the largest quantity of wild strawberries because the detoxifying effect is stronger. It is best that this cure lasts for 7 – 10 days. During this period it is recommended to reduce the consumption of meat and aliments with synthetic additives.

A special attention must be directed at those who suffer form allergies, because in those cases it is best to consume small quantities of wild strawberries. The consumed quantity can be increased gradually only if there are no digestive, dermatological or respiratory problems.