CLEAVERS
| KLEEFKRUID, Galium aparine |
| Parts used: Herb |
| Constituents:
Iridoid glycosides, Phenolic acids, Flavonoids; quercitin, Tannins, Coumarins, high in iron |
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| Actions |
Indications |
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Tonic |
To the Lymph; Very cleansing, works on the fluids |
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Alterative |
Lymphadenopathy, upper respiratory tract infections, esp. tonsillitis.
Inflammations, ulcers, enlarged prostate, glandular fever |
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Diuretic strong |
Cystitis, oedema, osteoarthritis, gout, tumours, inflamed urethra |
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Astringent mild |
Psoriasis, eczema, acne, urticaria, dry skin |
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Anti-neoplastic |
Breast cancer +Poke root, Red clover
Externally: sunburn, burns, abrasions and decreases freckles |
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Herbal extract,
25-50mL per week |
| Energetics: Cooling, drying, bitter, sweet, salty |
| Meridians: kidney, bladder, liver |
| Caution: with diabetics |
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