Wild Strawberry

Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca) is a woodland Rose family plant. And yes, it does make edible strawberries! The leaf is a mild astringent, and can be used for a tart and tasty diuretic tea that can also tighten mucous membranes, useful in cases of diarrhea. An infusion of the leaves can also be made into a skin-tightening serum or combined with the fruit to make a skin mask. The leaf and fruit are also a potent source of antioxidants and vitamins.