Galium aparine
(Cleavers, Bed straw)

Therapeutic Actions:

• Alterative
• Corrects inability to pass normal catabolic wastes
• Diuretic
• Hypotensive
• Laxative
• Lymphagogue
• Supports the immune system
• Tonic

Clinical Indications:

• Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
• Cystitis
• Eczema
• Otitis media
• Psoriasis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Bladder problems
• Cancer - involving the lymph system
• Dysuria
• Enuresis in children
• Kidney problems
• Lymphadenophy
• Urinary lithiasis

Contraindications:

• None known

Drug/Nutrient Interaction:

• No interactions have been reported

Chemical Constituents:

• Anthraquinone derivatives:
  
  Alizarin and derivatives
  Galiosin and simple anthraquinones
  Xanthopurpurin and its esters
• Coumarins
• Iridoids:
  
  Asperuloside
  Deacetylasperulosidic acid
• Polyphenolic acids:
  
  Caffeic
  Gallic
  P-coumaric

Toxicity:

• None known

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