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Common Name
Clivers, Cleavers
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Botanical Name
Galium aparine
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Part Used
Herb
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Clinical Summary
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Alcohol
25%
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Dose
25 to 80mL weekly
As a prime cleansing remedy clivers aids in the elimination of waste by gently moving the lymph. It is therefore one of the most important remedies for swollen lymph glands including tonsils, or swollen glands in the armpits, breasts and groin.
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Traditional Use
Clivers were written up as a remedy for chronic ulcers in the British Medical Journal 1883 and was used traditionally for chronic skin disorders, enlarged lymph glands, asthma and gout.
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Actions
Alterative, astringent, diuretic, lymphatic
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Indications
• Skin disorders including acne, eczema, urticaria, boils and psoriasis
• Swollen lymph glands including tonsils and swollen glands in the armpits, breasts and groin.
• Urinary tract infections -
Energetics
Cooling
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Use in Pregnancy
Insufficient reliable information available. Professional supervision recommended.
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Contraindications & Cautions
None known
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Drug Interactions
None known
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Dietary Information
Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free
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Substitutes
Sarsaparilla, Echinacea, Yellow Dock, Poke Root, Calendula, Burdock, Red Clover, Dandelion Leaf, Heartsease