EARTHQUAKE EARTH – Fragaria vesca L.

The use of wild strawberries has been known since prehistoric times, but information about its culture begins to appear only in the XIV century. Originally in Russia grown strawberries and semis (Fragaria viridis), only in the XIX century other types of strawberries appeared on the beds. In modern gardens, a kind of hybrid origin is grown: Strawberry pineapple – Fragaria × ananassa (Duchesne ex Weston) Duchesne ex Rozier.

The fruits of the plant since ancient times are used by man for food. There is evidence of its use by a person even in the Mesolithic.

As a medicinal raw material, a strawberry leaf (Latin Folium Fragariae) is used. The leaves are collected during flowering plants, cutting them with petioles not more than 1 cm long. They have an acid-astringent taste and a weak odor. Dry in dryers at 45 ° C or in well-ventilated areas. Shelf life 1 year. The fruits of wild strawberry (Fructus Fragariae) are also used. They are collected mature, dried, kneaded in air or 4-5 hours in dryers at a temperature of 25-30 ° C, then dried at 45-65 ° C, scattering a thin layer on sieves or sieves.

Their use is also prescribed for diabetes and anemia. Fruits are used as a vitamin remedy. Secondary honey: honey bees take nectar and pollen from flowers.