The wood mill is a medicinal plant that bears the scientific name of Fragaria vesca, also called strawberry or fragaria.
The wood mill is a different type of strawberry type that gives the common strawberry, mainly by the leaves, which are smaller toothed and smaller than those of the traditional strawberry, which produces the strawberry you buy in the supermarket.
- Wood strawberry leaf tea is used to alleviate gastrointestinal tract problems.
- Diarrhea and to combat inflammation.
The main properties of wood strawberry leaves are astringent, analgesic, healing, diuretic, laxative, detoxifying and liver tonics.
Wood strawberry can be used to make tea with leaves and roots, to puree or juice with fruits and also to make creams or ointments.
In case of inflammation of the mouth, gargles can be made with tea to reduce pain.
The most common side effects that can occur are allergic reactions when applied to the skin.
Consumption of wild strawberry tea is contraindicated in cases of allergy or diabetes.