I was looking for years towards finding a herb or such, related to
herpes,
that would act positivelly, upon the lymphatic system. Cleavers may be
the
answer.

Perl von Molson

Cleavers

© David L. Hoffmann B.Sc. (Hons), M.N.I.M.H.

Galium aparine

Rubiaceae

Names: Goosegrass, Clivers.

Collection: The plant should be gathered before flowering and dried in
the shade.

Parts Used: Dried aerial parts and the fresh expressed juice.

Constituents: Glycoside asperuloside, gallotannic acid, citric acid.

Actions: Diuretic, alterative, anti-inflammatory, tonic, astringent.

Indications: It is a very valuable plant, being perhaps the best tonic
to the lymphatic system available. As a lymphatic tonic with alterative
and diuretic actions it may be used safely in a wide range of problems
where the lymphatic system is involved. These include swollen glands
(lymphadenitis) anywhere in the body, especially in tonsillitisand
adenoid trouble. It is helpful in skin conditions, especially the dry
kind such as psoriasis. It is helpful in the treatment of cystitis
andother urinary conditions where there is pain and may be combined
with urinary demulcents for this. There is a long tradition for the use
of Cleavers in the treatment of ulcers and tumors. This may have its
basis in the lymphatic drainage, which helps detoxify tissue. Cleavers
also makes an excellent vegetable.

Priest & Priest tell us that it is a "soothing, relaxing & diffusive
diuretic: increases aqueous excretion, corrects inability to pass
normal catabolic wastes and relieves irritation. Preferred diuretic for
exanthemas." The specific indications: dropsy, renalobstructions,
bladder stone, gravel, calculi, scalding micturation, dysuria,
irritable bladder, cystitis, enuresis in children, eczema,
psoriasis.Ellingwood recommends it for the following patholgies:
acuteinflammation of the urinary tract, dysuria, nephritis, strangury,
cystic & prostatic irritation in old men.

Combinations: For the lymphatic system combine with Poke, Echinacea or
Calendula. For skin conditions combine with Yellow Dock and Burdock.
For diuretic purposes it is often used with Buchu and/or Bearberry.

Preparation and Dosage: Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto 2-3
teaspoonful of the dried herb and leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes.
This should be drunk three times a day. Tincture: Take 2-4 ml of the
tincture three times a day.