Cleavers

Cleaves, also known as bedstraw, is used to promote urination and to stimulate the lymphatic system. It can be used externally as a poultice for skin inflammation and swollen lymph nodes. A valuable diuretic, cleavers is often taken for skin diseases such as seborrhea, eczema and psoriasis, for swollen lymph glands; and as a general detoxifying agent in serious illnesses such as cancer. The herb is also used for treating urinary stone, kidney inflammation and prostatitis. Cleavers is a strong diuretic and also cools and shrinks inflamed tissues of the urinary tract. The herb helps rid the body of metabolic waste and is useful in treating any illness attended by swollen glands, including tonsillitis and earache