ST FRANCIS HERB FARM Cleavers (250 ml)

Anyone who has walked a hedgerow in June knows cleavers: the sticky green climber that clings to your jeans. St Francis Herb Farm Cleavers is a tincture of Galium aparine top, traditionally used in herbal medicine as an alterative for dry, irritated skin and lymphatic support, and as a diuretic for urinary comfort. The 250 ml bottle suits a four-times-a-day routine.

Why you'll love it

• Cleavers (Galium aparine) top, a classic alterative herb in Western herbalism
• Traditionally used as an alterative for dry, irritated skin and to support the lymphatic system
• Also traditionally used as a diuretic to support urinary comfort
• A fresh, green-tasting tincture in distilled water and certified organic alcohol
• 250 ml bottle, about 26 days at the label dose

How to use

Adults: take 2.4 ml (72 drops) 4 times daily in a little water, on an empty stomach.

What's inside

• Cleavers (Galium aparine, top) — the sticky, climbing hedgerow herb also known as goosegrass

Non-medicinal ingredients: Distilled water, certified organic alcohol.

Good to know

• NPN 80032488
• Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a blood sugar condition, a kidney or heart disorder, an intestinal disorder, unexplained abdominal discomfort or severe dehydration
• Consult a health care practitioner before use if you feel unwell with abdominal discomfort, vomiting or fever
• Speak with a health care practitioner if concerns worsen or persist

FAQs

How long does the 250 ml bottle last?
The label dose is 2.4 ml four times daily, or 9.6 ml a day, so the 250 ml bottle lasts about 26 days. The larger size is the practical choice for this higher-frequency routine.

What is an alterative herb?
In traditional Western herbalism, an alterative is a plant used to gradually support the body's own processes, often through the skin and lymph. Cleavers is one of the classic examples, alongside burdock and red clover.