Cleavers Herb Uses, Benefits, Cures, Side Effects, Nutrients

Excess use may cause Skin irritation.

Cleavers is a climber.
It is perennial.
Cleavers belongs to the Rubiaceae family.
It grows in a temperate climate.
It grows up to 1.2 M.
Cleavers works best when its leaves are fresh. On drying it loses some of its effectiveness.
Best used for Stress, Tonsillitis.
The Alterative action of Cleavers is most suited to the Lymphatic System.

In TCM
Meridians Associated : Liver, Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine and Bladder.
Cancer Treatment : It is useful in the following types of cancer.
Blood Cancer
Breast Cancer
Lung Cancer
Liver Cancer
Colon Cancer
Tongue Cancer

Cleaver is a herbal treatment for Skin. It improves general detoxification and Skin disorders like Seborrhoea, Psoriasis, Eczema. Cleavers also cures external Ulcers and Abnormal growths like Tumors on the skin. It cleanses the Skin and helps in treatment of Dermatitis, Acne, Boils and Injuries. Cleavers reduces the signs of aging and tightens the skin. It removes toxins through the Skin and makes skin lustrous . It is also a good herbal treatment for Sunburn and Freckles.
Cleavers is used to treat edema.
It is useful in treating Post-menstrual syndrome such as Sore breasts and Water retention
Cleavers tones and stimulates the Lymphatic system. It helps you get rid of toxins. Cleaver is good for swollen enlarged Lymph glands. Use Cleavers for Tonsillitis, Glandular Fever and recurrent Throat Infections.
It also cures Interstitial cystitis.
It is helpful for clearing infections and inflammation in the genitourinary system.
Cleavers soothes Urinary and Gastrointestinal tracts. It helps in Lymphatic drainage and detoxifies the Kidneys. Its diuretic properties enhances the Urine flow and give relief from other urinary problems. This helps to get rid of Kidney and Bladder stones. It also reduces fibrocystic tissue in the kidneys. Cleavers clears the Urinary tract and alleviate Prostate disorders.
It treats Scurvy.
It relieves from burning sensation during urination associated with cystitis.
Cleavers helps in treatment of Cancer. Cleavers tincture inhibits the division of Cancer cells. It also reduces the effects of Cancer. Cleavers anti tumor property helps ease swollen, sore Breasts, Congestion in the breast and Benign breast lumps.
Cleavers is a diaphoretic. It helps stimulate Perspiration. Its cooling properties reduces body temperature and gives a cooling effect to the body. It counters fever and prevent the occurrence of Viral Infections like Measles and Chicken pox.
Direct application of Cleavers is very effective for Cuts and Wounds. It enhances blood clotting and stops bleeding. This hastens healing process in the body.
Cleavers blood thinning properties have beneficial effect on Platelets. When you get a cut it collects the Platelets and halts bleeding. Cleavers helps in prevention of Arteriosclerosis, Strokes and Heart failure.
It also acts as Blood cleanser.
Cleavers contains a constituent known as Asperuloside that gets converted into Prostaglandins by the body. Prostaglandins are hormone-like compounds that stimulate the uterus and affect blood vessels.
Keywords : Skin, Cuts, Wounds, Lymphatic system, Throat Infection, Heart Problems, Arteriosclerosis, Strokes, Urinary Tract, Cancer, Measles, Chicken pox and Blood Clotting.