Cleavers

galium aparine

bulk/extract

herb

This herb is diuretic, tonic, refrigerant (anti-inflammatory and lowers fever, cooling), it's an alterative (gently restores normal body function on many levels), and helps clear lymphatic congestion and swelling. Cleavers is particularly good in combination with other herbs for urinary obstructions, burning, infection and helps soften and eliminate stones and gravel. Cleavers is also part of a formula for cysts, fibroids, and tumors and other lymphatic conditions. Topically its useful in salves or teas for eczema, skin cancer, and all other skin complaints and irritations.