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Cleavers (Galium aparine) as a tool for helping with Infection (general)
Evidence
inferred from antimicrobial action
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3 sources supporting Cleavers for Infection (general). Includes scientific publications, books, monographs and traditional-use references.
Mechanistic basis
This use is associated with the plant's antimicrobial action. Further evidence for that pharmacology:
Bringing back Galium aparine L. from forgotten corners of traditional wound treatment procedures: an antimicrobial, antioxidant, and in-vitro wound healing assay along with HPTLC fingerprinting study
View source Hydroalcoholic Galium aparine extract showed antioxidant (DPPH), antibacterial (notably against S. aureus) and in-vitro wound-healing (cell migration/scratch closure) activity without cytotoxicity, aligning with the traditional use of cleavers for wound treatment.