Lymphatic Drainage Tincture

Cleavers: Traditionally used as a lymphatic tonic, mild diuretic, and soothing anti-inflammatory agent for the skin.

Cleavers is a cooling diuretic, meaning it moves water and lymph out of the body through the urinary tract. The cooling property of cleavers also helps to soothe inflammation that can come with swollen or stuck lymph in the body. Because the lymphatic system is so closely connected to the immune system, taking cleavers can also help move things along when the body experiences sickness 

• Cleavers can help support the urinary tract, especially for someone experiencing a urinary tract infection.
• When one is experiencing extra water weight and bloating, cleavers can help move the water through the body and relieve that swelling.
• Cleavers can help cool inflamed skin conditions such as eczema, acne, and psoriasis.

Calendula: Helps soothe digestive tract inflammation and support overall immune health.

• Stimulates the lymphatic system and supports minor colds.
• Stimulating secretions: the natural bitter compounds in the flower petals gently encourage healthy digestive secretions and microbial balance in the gut.
• Helps relieve gallbladder congestion due to its cholagogue action 
•  Digestive health – soothing ulcers & inflammation
•  Lymphatic detox – clearing stagnant lymph
• ✔Immune support – antiviral & antimicrobial benefits

Astragalus: Supports the immune system and protect against cellular stress.

• Immune Support: May help protect against upper respiratory infections and stimulate white blood cell activity.
• Blood Sugar Control: Early research shows it may help lower fasting blood glucose and improve insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes.
• Kidney Protection: May improve markers of kidney health, particularly in people with certain kidney conditions.
• Antioxidant & Anti-Inflammatory: Contains compounds like flavonoids and polysaccharides that reduce inflammation and oxidative cell damage 

Chickweed: In traditional herbalism, chickweed is highly regarded as a gentle lymphagogue, meaning it directly stimulates and moves fluid through the lymphatic system. 

• It helps the body clear metabolic waste, thin toxic stagnation, and relieve congestion in the tissues. 
• Breaks Down Cellular Waste via Saponins: Chickweed is incredibly rich in triterpenoid saponins, which act like a natural, soap-like detergent in the body. These compounds increase cell permeability, allowing the body to easily emulsify, break down, and flush out accumulated fats, thick mucus, and trapped metabolic cellular toxins.
• Lymphatic Stagnation & Swollen Glands: As a cooling and moistening herb, it helps "move the waters" of the body, targeting "damp" or stagnant tissue states. Traditional herbalists frequently recommend chickweed to gently soothe and drain swollen lymph nodes, cysts, mastitis, and benign fibroids. 
• Lymphedema Management: The plant contains coumarins, natural chemical compounds being actively researched for their potential to help treat lymphedema (lymphatic obstruction) by reducing swelling and fluid retention in compromised systems. 
• Clearance via the Skin: When the lymphatic system is congested, the body often attempts to push toxins out through the skin, resulting in eruptions like eczema or acne. By cleansing the lymph internally, chickweed alleviates this toxic burden, resulting in clearer, calmer skin.
• Synergy as an Alternative: Chickweed is classified as an alternative herb (or "blood purifier"). It works across multiple elimination channels—the liver, kidneys, and lymphatics—to optimize how your body filters and eliminates waste 

Full Ingredients: cleavers, calendula, astragalus root, chickweed, gluten free alcohol