Cleavers Herb

Cleavers herb, which is also known as clivers, bedstraw or goose grass, is a type of herb that belongs to the family of Rubiaceae. The botanical name of this herbal plant is Galium aparine. There are approximately 300 species of the cleavers plant. Being a perennial plant, it grows abundantly in the wild and is found mostly in the moist grasslands and along the banks of the rivers. This herb grows throughout the continents of Asia, North America, Europe and in countries like Canada. Clivers herb uses can be dated back to ancient Greece, where it was used for centuries for its medicinal values. This herb can be identified by its honey like fragrance and whitish green flowers. This herb can be grown in pots in houses and are available with any licensed herbalist. The leaves are used in the form of tea, which when consumed has many health benefits and helps the body in fighting against various diseases. The seeds of the herb are roasted and can be used as a substitute for coffee. The juice from the roots are used as a dye to give red or pink color. The young and tender sprouts are used in many types of salads.

Benefits of Cleavers Herb

The extract is used as a herbal medicine as it has many healing properties and is very effective, without producing any side effects. In ancient times, cleavers herb was believed to be used as a love tonic. Given below are some of the health benefits of this herb;

• Goose grass is rich in chlorophyll, vitamin C and flavonoids that provide the body with antioxidants that replenish and strengthen the immune system. It also helps the body to fight against free radicals.
• It is a great detoxification agent and helps in cleaning the impurities of the body. It also purifies the blood stream.
• Bedstraw is very effective when it comes to curing disorders of the respiratory system like irritations of the mucous membrane, bronchitis and cough.
• This herb helps in eliminating upper respiratory infection of the lugs, throat and sinus.
• The herb is also considered to be an effective lymphatic herb as it helps in dissolving the congestion in the lymphatic system.
• It helps in reducing the swelling of the lymph nodes, clearing abscesses and healing tumors and boils.
• Clivers is an excellent remedy for treating ailments of the skin like psoriasis, eczema and inflammations or abrasions on the skin.
• It has diuretic properties and helps in reducing the water retention and dissolves kidney stones and urinary bladder stones. It also helps in clearing the obstructions in the urinary tract and heals any type of urinary tract infection.
• It is used as a remedy for insect bites as it heals rashes and soothes the itching sensation.
• A decoction of cleavers herbal tea is an excellent remedy for a healthy skin. Washing the face and with tea made from cleavers leaves, helps in tightening the skin and reduces the signs of aging. It also reduces sags and wrinkles and gives a smooth texture to the skin.
• It is an excellent skin cleanser that deeply cleans the pores in the skin and prevents the eruption of acne.
• Cleavers herb prevents the growth and spread of cancerous cells in the body and also reduces the effect of cancer.
• It has high anti-inflammatory properties and is effective in healing the discomfort and pain caused due to arthritis.

Since there are no known side effects of this herbaceous plant, it is safe for consumption for children, pregnant women and lactating mothers. Using cleavers herb in any form is beneficial to your health as it has many medicinal properties.