Cleavers is a cooling, de-congesting herb with an affinity for the urinary tract and lymph system. Lymph congestion, swollen glands; considered an aid in lymphoma. Fevers. Boils and abcesses. Tumors; includes malignancies of breast, skin. Cysts. Urinary tract infections. Cystitis; burning or painful urination. Edema in acute conditions. Urinary tract stones. Prostate irritation. Neurogenic bladder. Interstitial cystitis. Fever with edema or kidney pain. Chronic skin diseases with irritation and/or dryness (eczema, dermatitis).