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Cleaver
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Galium aparine
A perennial plant, growing wild in fields and wastelands, it is considered a diuretic, a tonic, aperient and an alterative herb.
It is said to be one of rhe best remedies for kidney and bladder problems, especially, burning sensation during urination or suppressed urine. It helps in acute diseases such as fever, measles and scarlet fever.
For skin conditions such as certain form of cancer, eczema and also inflammatory stages of gonorrhea.
Cleaver tea is helpful in relieving a headcold. To assist in the healing of minor burns and scalds, an ointment, made up of cleaver can be applied locally. Crushed leaves can also be used as a poultice to ease painful skin blisters.
Those who are on a slimming programe, will find cleavers useful, as it is a cleansing herb. Infusion of the herb, applied on freckles will help them to fade. It is soothing for sun-burnt skin. Cleavers is also a good hair tonic, and used frequently, can improve the texture and make the hair shiny.
Cleaver is very high in tannins, therefore, it should be taken for a period of two weeks at a time, and resume after an interval of one or two weeks.
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