Cleavers
(Galium aparine)
Also know as Goosegrass
Botanical Information
A spindly clamboring plant with whorls of narrow leaves arranged around the main stem covered with small hooked hairs that make the plant stick onto clothing and animals.
Working with Cleavers
Part(s) Used
Herb
Herb Forms
Tinctures, capsules, bulk herb, powder.
Affects
Cleavers is a mild diuretic and blood and lymphatic cleanser that is indicated for psoriasis and other skin conditions. It has a particular affinity for the lymphatic system and may be used for swollen glands, tonsillitis, and as a lymph tonic. Cleavers can be an effective herbal diuretic to clear bladder infections, cleanse the urinary tract, and help prevent small kidney stones from forming. In Chinese medicine cleavers are used to disperse stagnancy and inflammation and for urinary problems. Cleavers make a useful addition to formulas to lower blood pressure.
Cleavers has a taste of BITTER, ACRID and a temperature of COOL.
Cautions
None noted.
