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Cleavers
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Galium aparine
Part Used: Herb
Cleavers is a cooling, de-congesting herb with an affinity for the urinary tract and lymph system. Lymph congestion, swollen glands; tonsilitis, adenoiditis. considered an aid in lymphoma. Fevers. Boils and abcesses. Tumors; includes malignancies of breast, skin. Cysts. Fibro-cystic breasts. Urinary tract infections. Cystitis; burning or painful urination. Edema in acute conditions. Urinary tract stones. Prostate irritation. Neurogenic bladder. Interstitial cystitis. Fever with edema or kidney pain. Chronic skin diseases with irritation and/or dryness (eczema, dermatitis, seborrhea). Obesity.
Dosage: 1/2 to 1 1/2 dropperfuls (20 to 60 drops) in a swallow of water 2 to 4 x a day.
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