Galium aparine
Clarke, A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica, 1900, Vol. I, p. 795
Galium aparine. Cleavers. Goose-grass. N, O, Galiaceas (considered by some a sub-order of Rubiaceae). Tincture and infusion of fresh plant Extract. Poultices.
Clinical
Bladder, irritability of. Calculos. Cancer. Gravel. Psoriasis. Xncers.
Characteristics
Galium has had no proving, but it is a popular remedy for cancer given internally and used externally; and also for scrofulous swellings and ulcers. It is further used as a diuretic and as a solvent for gravel and stone. It has cured a case of nodulated tumour of the tongue diagnosed to be cancer (see Hale) ; and a case of psoriasis of the hand (left) has been reported cured. Substantial doses were given in each case, and in the latter poultices of the herb were used as well.