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Scientific Name: Galium aparine

Other Names: Barweed, Bedstraw, Catchweed, Cleaverwort, Clivers, Coachweed, Eriffe, Everlasting Friendship, Goosebill, Goosegrass, Gosling Weed, Grip Grass, Hayriffe, Hayruff, Hedge-burs, Hedgeherif, Love-man, Mutton Chops, Robin-run-in-the-Grass, Scratweed, Stick-a-Back, Sticky Willie, Sweethearts

Parts Used: Whole Plant

Preparation & Dosage:

Herbal Actions: Alterative, Antibiotic, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Aperient, Astringent, Detoxifying, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Hypotensive, Laxative (Mild), Styptic, Tonic (Lymphatic & Urinary), Vulnerary

Uses: Acne, Adenoid Troubles, Bladder Stone, Blisters, Burns, Calculi, Cancer, Colds, Cystitis, Diarrhea, Dropsy, Dysuria, Earache, Eczema, Enuresis in Children, Fibrocystic Breasts, Fibroids, Freckles, Gallstones, Gravel, Inflammations, Insomnia, Irritable Bladder, Kidney Stones, Lymphadenitis (Swollen Glands), Psoriasis, Renal Obstructions, Scalds, Scrofula, Scurvy, Seborrhea, Skin Problems, Sores, Sunburn, Tonsillitis, Tumors, Ulcers, Urinary Tract Conditions, Venomous Bites (Snakes, Spiders, etc), Wounds

Contraindications: Do not use if diabetic.

Notes: Edible plant. Harvest in early Spring when leaves are less sticky.

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