Soon the strawberry season will start - time to tackle various symptoms with the red fruits.

Strawberries not only make children's eyes shine - they are still one of the most popular fruits in the home garden and in the field. Hardly anyone can resist when the shiny red fruits gleam appetisingly between the rich green leaves. Rich in vitamins and trace elements, they are not only tasty, but can even alleviate symptoms of illnesses and promote the healing process. The healing effect of the strawberry was already known in ancient times. In Greek mythology it is said that when the blood of Adonis and the tears of Aphrodite unite, the wild strawberry grows there. Even the Greeks considered it a medicinal plant for biliary and liver diseases.

The season for native fruits in Germany begins in May, both for wild wild strawberries and cultivated strawberries, and ends in June. They are characterised by their high vitamin C content, which increases the riper the strawberries are. However, their leaves also contain high levels of vitamin K, B vitamins, biotin and folic acid. They are also low in calories and easy to digest. The ellagic and ferulic acid contained in the fruits can prevent heart attacks and thromboses.

The secondary plant substances contained in strawberries offer an additional health benefit: polyphenols inhibit inflammation and strengthen the cardiovascular system, stimulate the body's immune cells and can probably even prevent cancer.

The tanning agents contained in the leaves promote digestion, counteract inflammation and help wounds to heal. Salicylic acid is effective against skin problems such as acne, warts or corns, relieves minor injuries, rashes or irritations. On hot summer days, chilled fresh strawberries are a tasty refreshment for those who suffer from heat or circulatory problems. They can cool the body down.

Thanks to their varied ingredients, strawberries are true all-rounders in the fight against various diseases, such as asthma, diabetes, gout, flu-like infections, skin irritations such as sunburn. They are also able to alleviate exhaustion as a symptom due to their high vitamin C content.