Wild strawberry stands out for its unrivaled aroma. It grows in warm regions mainly on dry slopes. It is eaten not only in fresh form, but also used for making jams, various desserts and baking.
Differences of wild strawberries and strawberries
There are several features on which it is possible to distinguish differences between these berries. Strawberry has a bush more than strawberry. Another noticeable fact - strawberry berries are usually hidden under leaves, and strawberries, on the contrary. Strawberries can have a color from pink to violet, but strawberries are usually red.
Useful properties and contraindications of wild strawberries
The composition of berries includes a huge amount of substances necessary for the proper functioning of the body. They are responsible for the presence of various useful properties of wild strawberries:
- The berries contain pectins, which have a positive effect on the digestive system, because the intestines are cleaned of toxins and toxins. They also stimulate the appetite .
- With frequent bleeding and anemia, it is recommended to regularly eat fresh berries.
- In dried form fruits are a good sweatshop, but strawberry juice will help with problems with the liver.
- Broth, cooked on the basis of leaves and berries, will help with inflammation
Gastrointestinal tract and violation of salt metabolism. It can also be used externally as a wound-healing agent.
It is important to know not only about the benefits of wild strawberries, but also about the harm that it can bring. First and foremost, it should be noted that berries are a strong allergen, so they are recommended to consume, combining with sour-milk products. Contraindicated fruits to people who have increased acidity of gastric juice, appendicitis and colic. Careful to eat berries worth children, pregnant and breastfeeding women.