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Cleavers-Galium
aparine
http://www.tripleaspectherbs.com/
“Women do usually
make pottage of cleavers to cause lankness and keep them from
fatness” John Gerard 1597
Actions
: Diuretic, alterative, anti-inflammatory, tonic, astringent, anti-neoplastic,
lymphatic cleanser
Constituents
: Glycoside asperuloside, gallotannic acid, citric acid, coumarins,
tannins
Indications
: Very valuable plan and perhaps the best tonic for the lymphatic
system. Often described as a blood purifier cleavers can be used for
conditions where the body is failing to rid itself of toxins. Liquidize
or pulp the fresh plant for a diuretic or lymphatic cleanser to help
glandular fever or swollen glands, tonsillitis, adenoidal trouble,
prostate disorders; use an infusion for urinary problems such as
cystitis and gravel; soak a pad in the infusion and use for burns,
grazes, ulcers and other skin inflammations; use in a cream for
psoriasis; use the infusion as a hair rinse for dandruff or scaly scalp
problems; use for the treatment of ulcers or tumors which are the result
of lymphatic drainage .
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