Cleavers

BOTANICAL NAME: Galium aparinedog and cat scratching

COMMON NAME/S: Goosegrass, Clivers, bedstraw, barweed, clithers, cleaverwort, grip grass, catchgrass

FAMILY: Rubiaceae

MEDICINAL USE/S:
A very useful tonic for the lymphatic system. Also useful for skin conditions and in the treatment of cystitis.

ACTIVE CONSTITUENTS:

THERAPEUTIC ACTION/S:

VETERINARY INDICATIONS: INDICATIONS:
  • Coumarin
  • Asperuloside
  • Monotropein
  • Tannins
  • Nicotinic acid
  • Anthraquinone
  • Flavanoids
  • Diuretic
  • Alterative
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Tonic
  • Astringent
  • Lymphatic
  • Lymphadenopathy
  • Dermatitis
  • Topically – ulcerated lesions
  • Swollen glands
  • Tonsillitis
  • Adenoids
  • Cystitis
  • Edema
  • Psoriasis
  • Urinary calculi

REFERENCES:
Hoffman, D. 1983, Holistic Herbal – A safe and practical guide to making and using herbal remedies, Thorsons, London.
Wynn, S. 2007, “Veterinary Herbal Medicine”, Mosby Inc, Missouri