Cleavers

Latin Name: Gallium aparene 

Parts Used: Aerial

this sticky spring herb is great for skin problems caused by poor elimination such as eczema and psoriasis, sweet itch, ringworm and thrush. Gallium may also help with abscesses and where infection needs be removed from the body.

Cleavers supports the lymphatic system and is helpful for shiting oedema, moving lymph and preventing stagnation. 

It is cooling and refrigerant with a string detoxicant quality. Indicated in spring by helping eliminate winter stagnation.

Galium is diuretic, anti-inflammatory, lymphatic and detoxicant. It is a mildly bitter herb with cooling properties, and also acts as a mild laxative.