Cleavers

Cleavers! Sticky little buggers.

Cealvers is an alternative for the circulatory system,

urinary system, and skin health. Other herbal actions

include anti-inflammatory, antilithic, astringent, diuretic,

hepatic, and lymphatic. It's most commonly used to

help clear lymph nodes. It's also been used for bladder

infections, stones, cystitis, eczema, edema, jaundice,

liver issues, prostate issues, psoriasis, toxicity, tumors,

and urethritis.

Harvest cleavers in early spring, before flowering.

Some may be harvested automatically as you walk by

it, as it does like to stick to your clothing and hair.

Cleavers are best used fresh and loses its medicinal

superpowers if dehydrated. It may be frozen or

tinctured for medicine. When tincturing, use the freshly

harvested plant and a high-proof alcohol, like

Everclear.