Galium 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.

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