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Cleavers Tincture

A traditional tincture preparation using Cleavers (Galium aparine), addressing lymph, kidney support, skin health.

tinctureswestern-herbalismIntermediate⏱ 4–6 weeks (steeping)Shelf life: 1–2 years in a dark glass bottleDosage: 20–40 drops in water, 2–3× daily

Generated from this herb's full profile — safety warnings, contraindications, and sourcing.

Benefits

LymphKidney SupportSkin HealthUTILymph SupportDetox

Ingredients

  • Cleavers — As needed

Instructions

  1. Pack dried Cleavers into a jar and cover with 40–60% alcohol.
  2. Seal and steep for 4–6 weeks, shaking daily.
  3. Strain and store in a dark dropper bottle.

Interactions & contraindications

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
  • Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
  • Active liver disease — monitor liver enzymes with long-term use

May have a diuretic effect

Watch for: Diuretic medications and lithium

Additive fluid loss can affect electrolyte balance and change how the body clears lithium.

Processed by the liver

Watch for: Any medication that is also processed by liver enzymes (ask your pharmacist — this includes many common prescriptions)

Can alter how quickly the body clears certain medications, raising or lowering their effective dose.