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| Cleavers |
| (Galium aparine) |
| Part(s) used: The fresh or dried herb in flower. |
| Therapeutic effects: A simple volume diuretic with mild astringent effects. |
| Preparations and dosages: Cold or standard infusion of dried herb, as needed. Fresh plant tincture [1:2] 1 to 2 teaspoons. Fresh plant juice, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon, all to 4x a day. |
| Corn Silk |
| (Zea mays) |
| Part(s) used: The silk, either dried (straw-colored), dried and roasted (brownish purple) or fresh. Fans of corn silk seem to have strong opinions on this roasted-unroasted matter; I have found little difference myself. |
| Therapeutic effects: Soothing and analgesic to inflamed or injured urinary tract mucosa. |
| Preparations and dosages: Standard infusion, 4 to 6 ounces. Fresh silk tincture, [1:2], 1/2 to 1 1/2 teaspoons in 8 ounces water, both to 3x a day. |
| Couchgrass |
| (Triticum [Agropyron] repens) |
| Part(s) used: Roots and rhizomes. |
| Therapeutic effects: A volume diuretic. Although not as predictable a sodium leecher as either dandelion, burdock or chicory, it will sometimes work when they do not. |
| Preparations and dosages: Cold infusion, 2 to 4 fl. oz. Tincture [1:5, 50% alcohol] 30 to 60 drops. All forms to 5x a day. |
| Cranesbill or Wild Geranium |
| (Geranium spp.) |
| Part(s) used: Root (traditional); whole plant (my preference). |
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