Organic Cleavers Tincture | 1:3 Dried & 1:1.33 Fresh UK Wild (Galium aparine)

Our Organic Cleavers Herb Tincture (Galium aparine L.) is a foundational practitioner-grade and apothecary-grade liquid extract formulated to support lymphatic flow, fluid balance, and systemic cleansing. Celebrated in traditional European phytotherapy for millennia, this master listing unifies two distinct preparation streams to suit every dispensary requirement: our Certified Organic Dried Herb Tincture (1:3 @ 25% ABV) and our highly concentrated Fresh UK Wild-Harvested Tincture (1:1.33 @ 25% ABV).

Two Practitioner & Apothecary Streams for Custom Compounding:

• Certified Organic Stream (1:3 @ 25% ABV): Macerated from Soil Association Certified Organic dried Galium aparine herb (typical origin Hungary). Extracted in Great Britain using organic grain ethanol and purified water via traditional slow maceration, pressing, and fine straining. Yields a mobile, dark liquid with a characteristic aromatic odor and herbal flavor profile, verified under the UK Herb Mark.
• Fresh UK Wild-Harvested Stream (1:1.33 @ 25% ABV): Master-crafted on the day of harvest from vibrant, spring-harvested wild Cleavers hand-collected in the pristine UK countryside. Formulated at a concentrated 1:1.33 ratio (almost like a raw, preserved plant juice or succus), this cold extraction captures the living cellular sap, unheated iridoid glycosides (asperuloside), and raw plant minerals in a stable 25% organic alcohol base.

Both options represent 100% pure hydro-alcoholic extracts, providing medical herbalists, naturopaths, and discerning apothecaries with unadulterated preparations of verified botanical integrity, entirely free from synthetic binders, artificial flavorings, or preservatives.

🌿 Traditional Energetics, Affinities & Global Herbal Lore

"Known across European folk medicine as Goosegrass, Catchweed, and Bedstraw—traditionally classified energetically as a cold, dry, slightly bitter, sweet, and salty botanical holding dissolving, softening, diluting, restoring, and decongesting qualities with a primary affinity for the Lymphatic System, Kidneys, Bladder, and Skin."

Cleavers holds a primary position in Western Materia Medica as a premier alterative and lymphatic decongestant:

• Lymphatic & Glandular Decongestion: Renowned among clinical herbalists for its ability to soften enlarged lymph nodes, encourage fluid drainage, and relieve congested metabolic pathways.
• Cooling Fluid Balance & Kidney Support: Gently aids the kidneys and urinary bladder in flushing metabolic waste, soothing mild heat and fluid retention in the lower urinary tract.
• Tissue Restoring & Skin Clarity: By supporting metabolic waste clearance through lymphatic and urinary channels, it traditionally aids chronic skin conditions (such as eczema and psoriasis) linked to internal heat stagnation.
• Synergistic Apothecary Blends: Combines exceptionally well and efficiently with Dandelion Leaf/Root for fluid clearance, Red Clover for blood and lymph cleansing, and Pot Marigold (Calendula) for deep lymphatic softening.

🍵 Suggested Dosage & Administration Guidelines

Because hydro-alcoholic extracts are rapidly absorbed by the oral mucosa, take doses diluted in a small amount of water or juice:

• Traditional Practitioner Dosage: Unless instructed otherwise by your Medical Herbalist or Healthcare Practitioner, the standard traditional dosage ranges from 1.5ml (approx. 30 drops) to 3ml, taken up to 3 times daily.
• Administration: Drop into 30–50ml of water or fruit juice. Shake bottle well before use, as light natural plant sediment may settle over time.

🔬 Quality Control & Monograph Standards

• Pharmacopoeia Monograph Standards: Sourced strictly from verified organic cultivations or artisan UK wild harvests, meeting rigorous European Pharmacopoeia Category A standards for herbal infusions.
• Identity & Purity Assured: Verified strictly for botanical species authenticity (Galium aparine L.) and organoleptic testing. Certificates of Conformance (CoC) available upon request.
• Physicochemical Precision (1:3 Stream): Standardized to a specific gravity of 0.98–1.2 and a pH range of 5.60–6.60, ensuring exact batch-to-batch consistency for clinical compounding.
• Non-GM & Clean Label: Verified non-GM and completely free from artificial colors, flavorings, binders, or synthetic preservatives.
• Dispensary Glassware Packaging: Hand-packed in Great Britain in UV-resistant amber glass bottles. Sizes 30ml, 50ml, and 100ml include a glass dropper pipette; sizes 250ml and 500ml feature a standard airtight dispensary cap.

📊 Technical Specifications & Dispensary Standards

⚠️ Allergen, Safety Parameters & Contraindications

• Allergen Information: 100% pure botanical extract. Naturally free from gluten, wheat, dairy, soy, eggs, fish, artificial colors, and synthetic preservatives. Please note: Nut and seed oils are handled at the primary processing site under strict isolation controls.
• Cautions & Alcohol Notice: Contains 25% v/v organic ethanol. Cleavers is an exceptionally gentle botanical, but individuals taking prescribed diuretic medications should consult their Medical Herbalist or GP before use.
• Storage Guidelines: Store in a cold, dark place, preferably in the refrigerator, to preserve fragile iridoids and natural plant pigments. Protect from heat and direct sunlight.

Professional UK Herbalist Standards & Small-Batch Processing

At Botanical Remedies, our tinctures are hand-crafted in small, controlled batches using traditional cold maceration. Unlike mass-market commercial extracts—which are often produced in industrial bulk volumes using high heat, synthetic solvents, and heavy dilution—our preparations are designed strictly to practitioner-grade and apothecary-grade standards.

Because of UK law, we cannot provide any medicinal information about our products. However, we only offer herbal preparations that have proven effects in literature or tradition. Every batch is thoroughly assessed for botanical authenticity, physical density, and organoleptic purity, providing Medical Herbalists, Naturopaths, and discerning apothecaries with a reliable, potent, and safe liquid extract.

Please do not confuse standard mass-market supplements with our practitioner-focused offerings. There is a profound difference in both the cost and precision of true small-batch herbal craft compared to mass-produced commercial tinctures.

Where can you find reliable, traditionally and scientifically grounded information about herbs, dosages, and safety?

• Botanical Remedies Blog — Articles published by our Master Herbalist and Naturopath
• Herbal Reality — Website run by experienced UK Medical Herbalists
• Richard Whelan — Website run by Medical Herbalist

⚠️ Disclaimer: This product is a botanical food supplement / raw material and is not classified as a medicine. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your GP or Medical Herbalist before starting a new herbal regime.

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