Galium aparine
by John Henry Clarke — A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica
Historical reference for practitioners and students. The statements below reflect the named author’s homeopathic teaching and do not establish treatment effectiveness. This text is not medical advice and must not replace appropriate diagnosis or care.
aparine. Cleavers. Goose-grass. N. O. Galiaceæ (considered by some a sub-order of Rubiaceæ). Tincture and infusion of fresh plant. Extract. Poultices.
Clinical
Bladder, irritability of / Calculus / Cancer / Gravel / Psoriasis / Ulcers
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.