Fragaria Vesca
Strawberry Leaf / Fragaria Vesca / Organic Dried Strawberry Leaves / Herbal Tea / Strawberry Leaf Tea
Origin: Bulgaria
Botanical Name: Fragaria Vesca
Common Names: Common Strawberry, Mountain Strawberry, Alpine Strawberry, European Strawberry, Woodland Strawberry
Fragaria vesca, commonly called the wild strawberry, woodland strawberry, Alpine strawberry, Carpathian strawberry or European strawberry, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the rose family that grows naturally throughout much of the Northern Hemisphere, and that produces edible fruits. Wild strawberry leaves are small to medium in size and are flat and oblong in shape, averaging 4-5 centimeters in width. The dark green leaves are matte, have silky hairs on the underside, and have toothed or serrated edges. The leaves grow in groups of three on hairy stems that can reach up to 10-15 centimeters in height.
Wild strawberry leaves can be consumed in both raw and cooked applications such as boiling. Wild strawberry leaves are most popularly consumed as a tea from either fresh or dried leaves.
Using: 1 tablespoon of the herb is infused with 400 ml of boiling water for 10-15 minutes. Strain.
Traditional Use
Wild strawberry leaf is a gentle, everyday herb of European tradition, with a pleasant, mild taste. It is traditionally used:
- To support digestive comfort and regularity
- To support the body's natural elimination of fluids
- As a gargle for fresh breath
- As a pleasant everyday tea, often blended with raspberry and blackberry leaves
Harvest & Character
Harvested May to August. Dried, toothed, three-part green leaves with a mild, slightly astringent taste.
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