{"id":163280,"date":"2022-09-24T21:47:37","date_gmt":"2022-09-24T16:17:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=163280"},"modified":"2026-03-02T11:36:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T11:36:55","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-strawberry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-strawberry\/","title":{"rendered":"Strawberry: Uses, Benefits, Side Effects By Dr. Smita Barode"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Strawberry<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Strawberry<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Strawberry for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Strawberry?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Strawberry<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Strawberry<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nStrawberries are universally loved fruit, and which is used in the preparations of milkshakes, jellies, and jams to pastries. Strawberry lends its vibrant colour, provides a sweet taste to various food-related items, and can also be used to develop strawberry cream. Strawberries can grow all over the world and USA is the leading producer of strawberries. Strawberries belong to the family Rosaceae and the genus Fragaria. Strawberrys is grown in sub-tropical, temperate, Mediterranean and grassland regions. The strawberry is a herbaceous, perennial plant and unlike its name suggests, the strawberry is not a true berry. Strawberry is a rich source of carbohydrates, fibers, and sugars. Let us look at some of the health benefits of strawberries 1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>Nutritional Value of Strawberry<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nNutritional Content of Strawberry (raw fruit)2<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Strawberry contains the following nutrients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Water:<\/strong> 91 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein:<\/strong> 0.67 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Total Lipid:<\/strong> 0.3 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carbohydrate:<\/strong> 7.68 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fiber:<\/strong> 2 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sugars:<\/strong> 4.89 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sucrose:<\/strong> 0.47 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Glucose:<\/strong> 1.99 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fructose:<\/strong> 2.44 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium:<\/strong> 16 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium:<\/strong> 13 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorus:<\/strong> 24 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium:<\/strong> 153 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C:<\/strong> 58.8 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin B6:<\/strong> 0.047 mg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n
Did you know that strawberries are a great source of vitamin C? This essential nutrient is important for wound healing, as it helps your body produce collagen, a protein that\u2019s crucial for healthy skin and tissues. Plus, vitamin C is important for maintaining healthy cartilage in your joints, which can help prevent painful conditions like osteoarthritis 6<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\nDr. Anuja Bodhare, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Strawberry<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Strawberry may possess the following properties:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may protect against cancer\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may reduce inflammation\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may cardioprotective\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have properties to reduce obesity\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may be used against diabetes\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may be used against fungal infections\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may be used against bacterial infections\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may be a possible antioxidant 3<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Give your cognitive abilities a boost with strawberries! Strawberries contain antioxidants that safeguard your cells and compounds called flavonoids, which have been linked to improved cognitive function and memory 5<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\nDr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Strawberry for Overall Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There are several health benefits of eating strawberries every day. Some of the potential benefits of strawberries follows:\u00a0<\/p>
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