Cleavers herb information
                                Cleavers is used by herbal
practitioners as a lymphatic system tonic and cleanser 
                                Cleavers has traditionally been used as a natural remedy for:
                                Skin conditions
                                Swollen lymph glands, e.g.
tonsillitis
                                Urinary conditions, e.g.
cystitis and inflammation of the bladder and kidneys
                                Contraindications
                                None known. Cleavers tincture can be safely taken within the prescribed doses.
                                Active compounds
                                Glycosides and organic acids
                                What herbal practitioners say about Cleavers
                                Cleavers is one of the best
lymphatic tonics and cleansers.  It can
be used in a wide range of conditions from swollen glands anywhere in the body,
e.g. tonsillitis and adenoid problems to skin conditions, especially dry ones
such as psoriasis.   It combines well
with Echinacea in the treatment of infections and with Burdock and Red Clover in
the treatment of skin conditions.
                                Tincture dose
                                Adult dose 1.5 – 2.5mls 3 x
a day of a 1:2 tincture
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