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Scientific Name: Arbutus unedo
AKA: Wahoo, Spindle tree, Strawberry tree
Medicinal Properties
The strawberry tree is primarily used as an astringent. Strawberry leaves can be used to treat
urethritis and cystitis. Strawberry tree leaves can be used to treat diarrhea and the more severe
dysentery. Strawberry tree can be used as a gargle to treat sore throats.
Magickal Properties
Gender: Feminine
Planet: Venus
Element: water
Deity: Freya
Used for Love and Luck
Strawberries are served as a love foot, and the leaves are carried for luck. Pregnant women may
wish to carry a small packet of strawberry leaves to ease their pregnancy pains.
Did You Know? (Background)
The strawberry tree is not the same as the strawberry vine where we get delicious summer time fruit.
Instead, the strawberry tree has fruit that doesn't taste good on its own. However, the fruit can be
made into liqueurs. The leaves of the tree serve the medicinal purposes of an astringent and an
antiseptic.
Safety
Do not take this herb if you are pregnant or have problems with kidney disease
because not everything can be learned in a book