Cleavers Herb 100 g, 50 g, 25 g

Cleavers Herb – 100 g ($15.99), 50 g ($10.99), 25 g ($7.99)

Benefits:
Lymphatic System  The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins, waste and other unwanted materials. Its primary function is to transport lymph, a fluid containing infection-fighting white blood cells, throughout the body. Cleavers enhances the function of the lymphatic system and improves its ability to flush out toxins, decrease congestion and reduce swelling. Cleavers is the ultimate springtime herb and starts to appear when sluggish immune systems are in need of a boost.

As it promotes movement in the lymphatic system, their benefits extend to all of our physical system- circulation, waste removal, cell regeneration etc. This medicine is safe for all the family.

Energetically, cleavers is cooling and demulcent. It improves movement and flow in the lymphatic system, reducing stagnation in the tissues. This action allows for better removal of toxins and therefore it also allays inflammation and restores balanced function in all functional tissues of the body. The removal of toxins and congestion produces a systemic cooling action. Better movement in the lymphatic system means better detoxification of waste products and toxins from the body. By this means, cleavers allow for better cellular regeneration and micro circulation. Cleavers is one of the best herbs for this combined action. It is perfect for hot, inflamed conditions where fluid retention or excess phlegm is an associated symptom. This includes sinusitis and rheumatism.

Respiratory  Cleavers is one of the best cleansing medicines. It assists with any congestions, such as those experienced with the classic ‘heady’ spring cold virus. They can be used as a daily tonic throughout spring to help clear out stagnation built up in winter. Cleavers is second to none for sinusitis and other congestions in the upper respiratory tract.

Kidney  The diuretic action of Cleavers helps to flush out waste, toxins and excess fluid from the kidneys. When blood flow to the kidneys declines due to illness, they respond by retaining water, which is why diuretic herbs can be useful. Diuretic herbs help the kidneys release excess sodium into the urine and can prevent the build up of other minerals that can cause kidney stones if left unchecked. If you have a pre-existing kidney condition it is vital that you speak to your healthcare provider before using diuretic herbs.

Liver  Various studies have confirmed the hepatoprotective effect of Cleavers. It not only protects the liver from damage, but it also helps it to heal with its cleansing properties. Cleavers also stimulates bile production and prevents bile ducts from becoming clogged.

Urinary Tract Infections (UTI’s)  With a long history of traditional use for UTI’s, Cleavers diuretic properties coupled with its soothing, demulcent action make this herb ideal for calming and inflamed urethra. Regular drinking of Cleavers tea can act as a preventative measure for the incidence of recurring UTI’s.

The “Indian Journal of Research in Pharmacy and Biotechnology” published an article about the diagnosis, causes, symptoms and treatments of UTI’s. It recommends Cleavers for acute or chronic cystitis with swollen lymph nodes and uterine inflammation. Cleavers can also be useful in protecting the lining of the bladder against irritation which can lead to an overactive bladder.

Immune  The lymph-cleansing action of this herb enhances the function of the immune system. In this way cleavers directly supports the immune function and can be used to help reduce the symptoms of seasonal viruses.

Skin  Cleavers has been used traditionally to treat skin infections and wounds.

Cleavers active ingredients include phenols, tannins, alkaloids, anthraquinones, coumarins, iridoids asperuloside, alkanes, flavonoids and saponins.

Botanical Name: Galium aparine
English: Cleavers, Cleaver’s Herb Cut, Cleaver’s Herb C/S
Also, Known As: Clivers, Goosegrass, Goose Grass, Goosebill, Burweed, Barweed, Gratterton Klebelabkraut, Presera, Cappelo da tignosi, Giraffe grass, Hedgeheriff, Eriffe, Grip Grass, Hayruff, Hayriffe, Catchstraw, Catchweed. Scratweed, Mutton Chops, Sticky willy, Stickybud, and Stickyweed
Habitat: Europe and North America
Origin: Bulgaria/Hungary
Harvested: Cultivated
Part used: Flowers, leaves, and stems

General Information:
Cleavers are an annual plant that creeps along with straggling stems that branch out and do not grow in height unless they attached themselves to a tall plant or tree. The stems can grow up to 6-7 inches in length. They attach themselves to anything in their way with small, hooked hairs that grow out of the leaves and stems. Cleavers typically are creeping plants Stalk fewer leaves are borne in groups of 6-8 at each of the stem joints, also covered in hairs and they are whorled. The hairs on the plant stick to passersby. Cleaver leaves are narrow 10-70 mm long and 2-8 mm wide or lance-shaped with pointed tips and tiny backward-pointing prickles along their margins. Upper and lower leaf surfaces are loosely covered with tiny, hooked hairs.

Cleavers have tiny, star-shaped, and white to greenish flowers with four petals and fused together at their base, which emerge from early spring to summer. The flowers are clustered in groups of two or three and are borne out of the leaf existed are with four petals and fused together at their base, Flowers are arranged in small spreading clusters on short side branches.

Fruits of the cleavers can be collected and dried, then roasted for use as a coffee substitute. Leaves and stems can be dried and used for tea.

If you get a rash when you touch this plant – DO NOT USE!

 

How to use:
We make these suggestions to help you get the best benefit from the herbs that you’re choosing to improve your health. Also we make these ideas and recommendations so that consuming them easier and better fit into your lifestyle by adding them to the food that you already eat.
For the full health benefit, it is best to consume (or use the whole herb in poultices) the whole herb. All of the compounds in the herb act best together, as nature intends. Extracts draw out the most prominent beneficial compounds and may concentrate them. What is not extracted can be helpful in ways that we do not yet understand.

Cut Pieces or Powdered Herb: There are different ways to use cut pieces or powdered herb.
Food Preparation: You can add powdered or pieces of herb (if the pieces you buy are bigger than you like, a coffee or herb grinder will quickly reduce) to any yogurt, smoothie, apple or other sauces, spreads, salads or other foods more familiar to you that don’t use heat. Heat can be damaging to the beneficial compounds in the herb. Other options like oatmeal, scrambled eggs, pasta sauce, soup, cookies and anything else that fits your lifestyle, but minimizing (by adding near the end of cooking) the heat is helpful.
Also, for children, you can mix powdered herb with honey or glycerin to make paste. The thicker the paste, the more potent and herbal in taste. The sweet taste of honey and glycerin will help medicine go down. The resulting liquid is called an electuary.
For seeds in general, but especially small seeds, it’s best to grind these to break the protective hulls a short time before consumption. This makes all the benefits available, rather than some remaining locked inside the hulls that are unbroken by insufficient chewing.
To make adding herbs even easier, you could add a week’s worth of your chosen herb(s) to an amount of, for example, yogurt that you would eat in a week. Mix thoroughly and eat this each day of the week. So you make once /week and just eat each other day.
Hot Infusion: The basic method for dried herbs and flower is, take 2-3 tablespoons of dried herb in a cup or teapot. Pour hot water over it and cover it with lid for 10-30 minutes. The heat from making tea can degrade some of the beneficial compounds in the herb. This method minimizes this effect. For the full health benefit, it is recommended to consume what is left over after making tea.
Decoctions: Decoctions are suitable for roots, barks, large seeds & berries, and other dense material. The simple way to make decoction is, in a saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of dried herbs to 1 cup of water, Bring the water to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30-60 minutes with the pot covered. Squeeze out as much as liquid as possible. Best practice is to drink the liquid and also consume the solid material that remains. Herb pieces can also be used.
Powdered Herb: There are different ways to use powdered herb.
Capsules: HerbsCrafters makes capsules guaranteed to be filled with the pure herb with no filler or any other products. You can also use powdered herb to make your own capsules at home. These capsules are best taken with liquid to aid in digestion and absorption and to ensure it doesn’t stick in your throat.
Poultice: Poultice can be made with an herbal powder and liquid (mostly water) to form a paste which is then applied to the skin. This method is very helpful for skin conditions.
Herbal shot: Powdered herb can be mixed with water, fruit juice or other liquid to make herbal shot.

Tips:
You can sweeten your herbal decoctions with bit of honey, natural fruit juice, stevia leaves powder or licorice root powder.

Precautions:
You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
All information on this website is for educational purpose ONLY.
This information has not been evaluated by Health Canada.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

How Much To Use
The effective dose is typically 2–4 g/use, 1-3 times/day of dried herb.