This herb is a most valuable general tonic and perhaps the best widely applicable diuretic and liver tonic available. Diuretic, alterative, anti-inflammatory, tonic, astringent, antineoplastic. As a lymphatic tonic with alterative and diuretic actions, cleavers is perhaps the best tonic for the lymphatic system available. Helpful in the treatment of swollen glands anywhere in the body, it has also been useful in the treatment of ulcers and tumors, since it aids lymphatic drainage and thus detoxifies the tissue. Also indicated in painful urinary conditions such as cystitis.
Nettles are one of the most widely applicable plants available.
They can effect a wide range of problems and act as an excellent general detoxifying remedy and whole body tonic. Nettles are a rich source of trace elements, absorbing and accumulating them. The high content of silicon present has made nettles highly beneficial in stimulating hair growth and improving the condition of the hair and especially the skin. Echinacea is the prime remedy to help rid the body of microbial infections. This plant shows up in most herbal cold, flu and fever formulas, for this purpose it combines well with golden seal.