HerbilousOpen the interactive guideHERB PROFILE · EDUCATIONAL REFERENCE
Cleavers
Important safety information: The supplied source reports no specific contraindications or interactions, but clinical pregnancy and breastfeeding safety data are limited. Persistent urinary symptoms, blood in urine, kidney pain, significant swollen nodes or chronic skin disease need assessment.
Herbal actions
- Diuretic
- Depurative
Traditional and practitioner uses
These uses are presented for historical and educational context. They are not treatment claims.
- Traditional urinary and lymphatic support
- Traditional use for inflamed or enlarged lymph nodes
- Historical support for eczema, psoriasis and kidney stones
Main constituents
Iridoid glycosides, flavonoids, tannins and other phenolic compounds
Preparation overview
Tea: Infusion or fresh-plant preparation. The supplied Kerry Bone reference gives a 1:2 liquid-extract range; clinical evidence does not establish a universal tea dose.
Liquid extract reference: 1:2 liquid extract: 3.5–7 mL/day (25–50 mL/week)
Preparation strengths are not interchangeable. Open the interactive guide for the complete evidence notes and sources available for this herb.
Herbilous provides educational information only. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace professional medical advice. Seek urgent care for severe or worsening symptoms.