Benefits of Cleavers Plant | A Weed You Can Eat + Cleavers Recipe

The cleavers plant gives us so many benefits! It’s a weed you can eat plus make excellent medicine with. One of my favorite things about cleavers is that this plant gives us medicine you can’t find the equivalent of at a drugstore. What drug provides minerals while also moving lymph!? (And that’s just one of its many gifts!)

In this episode, I’ll also be showing you a favorite simple recipe for cleavers juice (or succus). It’s nutrient-dense, with a fresh, green flavor. You can sip it straight or blend it into other juices or smoothies. It can also be frozen or preserved, so even in winter, you’ll have it handy to soothe a sore throat or get a boost of extra vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. There are so many tasty and beneficial ways to enjoy it! This is one you won’t want to miss.

After watching this video, you’ll know:

► When cleavers is good to eat (and when to avoid eating it)

► What health problems cleavers can help you with

► When to check with a medical professional to rule out serious issues

Show snippet:

“Cleavers is a healing medicine, a nutrient dense food, and a clingy herb that entices you to be playful.” (Timestamp: 14:42)


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► Looking for more about cleavers? Don’t miss Rosalee’s interview with herbalist and author Angela Rahim. You’ll also get access to Angela’s yummy and kid-friendly recipe for a Cleavers Omelette. Check that out here:    • Cleavers with Angela Rahim + Cleavers...  

► To learn about chickweed benefits, see:    • Chickweed Benefits (Stellaria media) ...  

► You can find my video all about plantain plant benefits here:    • Plantain Plant Benefits Plantago majo...  

► For additional spring greens recipes, be sure to check out Common Edible Weeds:    • 3 Common Edible Weeds + Spring Greens...  

► Are you looking for high quality herbs? My recommendation is Mountain Rose Herbs. Dried cleavers, cleavers seeds, and cleavers tincture/extract are all available. Click here to check them out: https://bit.ly/3ms3vQ2

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-- TIMESTAMPS --

00:00 - Introduction to cleavers (Galium aparine)

05:33 - Benefits of cleavers for the lymph

07:08 - Cleavers is a gentle, effective diuretic

07:35 - Cleavers for soothing inflamed skin

09:08 - Other gifts from cleavers

09:49 - Cleavers plant identification

11:26 - Cleavers recipe for a juice (or succus)

14:39 - Cleavers fun fact


-- DISCLAIMER --

The herbal and plant information in this video is for educational purposes only. The information contained is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other medical professional. If you have or suspect that you have a serious health problem, promptly contact your health care provider. Always consult with a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition.