| Scientific: | Galium aparine |
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| Other: | Cleavers, Bed straw |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
Cleavers is common to Europe and North America. It is primarily used as a lymphatic herb to treat various illnesses and infections associated with swollen lymph nodes. Cleavers is a useful alterative and is often used as an adjunctive herb in the treatment of chronic skin condition (e.g. psoriasis, acne, eczema).
It is a valuable diuretic and has been used for a variety of afflictions of the urinary system including infections and kidney stones.
Primarily used for acute inflammatory and infectious conditions with associated lymphadenopathy:
Lymphatic
• conditions associated with nodular growths
- lymphadenopathy
- tonsilitis
• viral infections (esp. exanthemas)
Dermatologic
• various skin conditions
- eczema
- acne
- psoriasis
Urinary
• traditionally used to treat genital infections
• gonorrhea
• syphilis
• disorders of the urinary tract
• urinary tract infections (UTI)
• interstitial cystitis
• calculi
• Lymphatic
• Alterative
• Diuretic
• Antipyretic
• Antiinflammatory
• Iridoid Glucosides (Asperuloside)
• Phenolic Acids
• Tannins
• Tincture (1:5 in 25% EtOH): 4-10 ml tid
• Liquid extract (1:1 in 25% EtOH): 2-4 ml tid
• Infusion (dried herb): 2-4 g tid
Generally considered safe when used as indicated.
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Cleavers or Bed strawSummaryCleavers is common to Europe and North America. It is primarily used as a lymphatic herb to treat various illnesses and infections associated with swollen lymph nodes. Cleavers is a useful alterative and is often used as an adjunctive herb in the treatment of chronic skin condition (e.g. psoriasis, acne, eczema). IndicationsSign in requiredActionsSign in requiredConstituentsSign in requiredPosologySign in requiredSafetySign in requiredReferencesSign in required |
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