Organic Cleavers Herb

English: Cleavers
Latin: Galium aparine
Ayurvedic (parallel): Lymphatic herb, akin to Mañjiṣṭhā

Benefits: Lymphatic mover, diuretic, detoxifier.
Healing Uses: Swollen lymph nodes, skin eruptions, urinary gravel, edema.
Doshic Effects: Vata ↔/↑ (diuretic), Pitta ↓, Kapha ↓.
Preparation: Fresh juice or cold infusion; dried herb infusion.
Flavor (Rasa): Slightly bitter, sweet.
Post-digestive (Vipāka): Sweet.
Notes: Most effective fresh in spring.