BOTANICAL IDENTITY
The right name is the first step.
Also known as: No synonyms listed.
A common name and photograph do not guarantee identification. Check the botanical name and part indicated on a traceable product.
An illustration is not enough to identify a plant for consumption. Do not forage for a species based solely on this profile.
01 · UNDERSTAND
Properties & uses.
Mild diarrhea or urinary drainage
Use of the monographed group; the source does not demonstrate a benefit specific to each species.
Read the sourceThe traditional uses described are not clinical proof of effectiveness. Evidence for one preparation cannot automatically be applied to another.
02 · UNDERSTAND THE ACTION
How does the plant act?
The part concerned is the leaf of F. moschata. The monograph groups several strawberry species and does not provide an isolated clinical demonstration for this one. Eating strawberries and using a medicinal leaf are two distinct situations.
Constituents to know.
Their presence and quantity depend on the plant part and preparation.
- Phenolic compounds
- A study compares chlorogenic acid, rutin and hyperoside in the leaves and fruits of strawberry plants grown side by side.Read the reference
Intestinal or urinary comfort
Both uses remain traditional. Their coexistence does not demonstrate a single mechanism or make the plant a treatment for infection.
Read the referenceWhat this means for preparation.
When reading a Fragaria study, first check leaf or fruit, then species and preparation. A fruit variety cultivated for its taste is not automatically documented as a medicinal plant.
03 · EXAMINE THE EVIDENCE
What the research shows.
A laboratory or animal result alone does not demonstrate a benefit in humans. Each result must be read alongside the preparation studied and its limitations.
Comparing species without mixing up organs
- Type of research
- Analytical study without human participants
- Preparation concerned
- F. moschata compared with two other strawberry species; leaves and fruits analyzed separately.
- Observed results
- Variations in content are investigated under shared growing conditions.
- Limitations to consider
- These measurements demonstrate neither an antidiarrhoeal effect nor increased urine output. Fruit results do not automatically describe the leaf.
What can we take from this?
A polyphenol-rich composition is not a clinical outcome. This profile does not allow predictions of efficacy, speed of action or equivalence between strawberry species.
Documentary review dated 09/10/2026. The references remain available to check the context.
04 · CHOOSE A PREPARATION
One plant, several preparations.
Only forms documented in this profile’s sources are presented.
InfusionLeaves · Route: oral
Preparation described in the shared monograph.
Please note: Follow the product's package leaflet; concentrations are not interchangeable.
Read the source05 · BEFORE ANY USE
Precautions & contraindications.
This guidance does not cover every individual situation. Missing information is not a guarantee of safety.
Contraindications
- Allergy to the preparation. Promoting fluid elimination is unsuitable when fluid intake is restricted.
Medicine interactions
- The selected data do not allow compatibility with your treatments to be guaranteed. Ask a pharmacist to check.
Adverse effects
- Stop use if an unexpected reaction occurs; limited data do not mean absence of risk.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: medicinal use is not recommended; insufficient data.
Children & adolescents
Medicinal use is not recommended under 12 years.
If symptoms persist, worsen or are unusual, consult a healthcare professional. In an emergency, contact the emergency services.
06 · PUTTING KNOWLEDGE INTO PRACTICE
Preparations & recipes.
No home recipe is provided in this profile. For an appropriate preparation, refer to the product leaflet and ask your pharmacist for advice.
07 · CHECK THE SOURCES
Sources for this profile.
- EMA — fragariae foliumAccessed on 09/10/2026
- Variation in chlorogenic acid, rutin and hyperoside in three Fragaria species (2013)Accessed on 09/10/2026
- EMA — final shared assessment of strawberry leaves (2019)Accessed on 09/10/2026
Illustration: Dendrofil · Public domain. View the original image and its licence. Image resized and converted to WebP.
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