Cleavers

• Common Names (AKA): Bedstraw, Goosegrass, Sticky Willy, robin-run-the-hedge, Catch Weed, Barweed, Gripgrass (and many others)

• Main Health Benefits:

  • Lymphatic Support: Helps support lymphatic drainage and reduce swelling.

  • Diuretic Properties: Promotes urine production and may help with water retention.

  • Skin Health: May help with skin conditions like eczema and acne.

• Energetics:

  • Taste: Mild, Grassy, Bitter, Salty, Sweet

  • Temperature: Cooling, Drying, Neutral

  • Effect on the Body: Diuretic, lymphatic

• Blends Well With:

  • Herbs: Nettle, dandelion, and peppermint

  • Fruits: Citrus fruits and berries

  • Teas: Green tea or herbal blends (for a mild, cleansing infusion)

• How to Prepare:

  • Tea: 1-2 teaspoons of dried herb per cup of boiling water, steeped for 10 minutes, up to 2 times a day. Or blend with other supporting herbs to create your own tea or tisane. 

• Known Precautions/Contraindications:

  • Pregnancy: Generally considered safe; consult a healthcare provider if pregnant.

  • Allergies: Rare, but possible allergic reactions.

  • Other: Some sources state that it should be used with caution with diabetes as it can act as a diuretic and interfere with medication efficacy.

• Additional Information: Cleavers has been used in herbal traditions across Europe and North America for centuries. It was valued for its mild diuretic and lymphatic-supporting properties.

• Origin: Bulgaria, Croatia

Available in 1 ounce or 2 ounce quantities. (*Organic)

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