Clivers, also known as Galium Aparine, is a common plant found all over the world. It has been used for centuries by many cultures to treat various health conditions.

This article will discuss some of the most popular and well-known health benefits of clivers (Galium Aparine).

Synonym

Clivers (Galium aparine) has several names, such as Goose Grass, Cleavers, and Cliviers. It is also known as “the beggar weed” or the “clothes-lint plant.”

Habitat

Clivers is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is found throughout North America, including in the Eastern United States. Clivers is most commonly found in fields, forests, and along streams.

The plant is a perennial weed that grows in fields and by the side of roads all over Europe. It loves sunny habitats with light shade or heavy shelter from tall vegetation.

 

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Description

The leaves are often in whorls at the nodes on long stalks that can be up to 60 cm (24 inches) long.

Flowers: yellow-green flowers bloom from April onwards. they have four petals, each about 15 mm (0.59 inch), across which grow in clusters called cymes; flowering occurs mostly during May and June.

Clivers has wide leaves that are green on top with white hairs underneath. The stems grow to be four feet tall and branch out close to the ground.

Flower heads form at terminal ends of branches in clusters of pinkish-white blossoms, which bloom from May through September.

These flowers produce fruit resembling blackberries which turn into long slender seed pods when ripe; they take about one year for these pods to mature fully before releasing seeds inside.

Part used

The medicinal parts of clivers are the dried leaves and flowers.

Taste/Aroma: The taste of Clivers can be bitter or sweet depending on the part used. The aroma is also variable based on which part it was harvested from.

Traditional Uses and Benefits of Clivers

Galium leaves are also used medicinally on wounds by Native American tribes.

Some people use clivers leaves as an eyewash. In rural parts of Europe, clivers was once believed to have magical properties such that if one wore them, they would see fairies!

Clivers was traditionally used for skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Studies have shown it to be effective in reducing itching from insect bites. This herb has been used on its own or mixed with other herbs to treat the inflammation of affected areas.

Clivers also possesses antibacterial properties that can help with sinusitis, bronchitis, and common colds by getting rid of excess mucous produced during these illnesses. This herb may also ease arthritis pain when applied topically.

Clivers is highly effective for stimulating the lymphatic system and has been used historically to treat swollen glands.

Clivers contains saponins called chlorogenic acid or galangin, which have anti-inflammatory effects on the body.

The leaves of this plant are high in fiber content and can be used as an herbal remedy for digestive problems, including bloating, indigestion, gas pains, diarrhea, cramps, and irritable bowel syndrome.

Historically, it was used to help heal wounds by applying poultices made from fresh leaves onto injuries such as cuts. It could also be placed into

The plant can calm the gastrointestinal and urinary tracts because it has a mild sedative effect.

Clivers has been used in folk medicine treatments against excessive menstruation, which is why it’s called “herb Dick.” It tightens tissues by contracting muscles in the tissue around them.

Some herbalists claim that Clivers (Galium aparine) helps people fall asleep faster by relieving tension and anxiety during sleeping hours. Others say that its soporific properties will make one feel more tired but may help if there is underlying nervousness that disturbs sleep patterns.

It is often recommended for people with indigestion, constipation, or diarrhea and those who have difficulty swallowing food when they are ill. It’s also said to increase appetite in children suffering from anorexia nervosa.

Clivers are a rich source of dietary fiber and also helps to slow the absorption of sugars, thus preventing spikes in blood sugar levels that may lead to an increase in appetite.

The leaves contain compounds called tannins which act as astringents by tightening up muscles around your intestines, thereby reducing digestive disorders like diarrhea or constipation.

It can be used to treat gripe, coughs, colds, and congestion of the breast due to it being a strong expectorant that promotes coughing up mucus from the lungs and loosening bronchial secretions.

This herb also stimulates sweating when taken internally or applied externally on skin with feverish conditions.

Clivers can help to lower high blood pressure.

Clivers may reduce the risk of stroke by reducing homocysteine levels in the body, which has been associated with increased risk for stroke and heart attack.

Mounting medical evidence suggests that clivers can treat eczema. In one study, patients applied the herb to their skin for six weeks and experienced significant improvement in symptoms related to itching, redness, scaling, and skin thickness.

Studies have also found benefits for people with psoriasis. The studies show it may reduce inflammation associated with these conditions while increasing moisture levels in the outermost layer of skin.

Clivers is an herb that reduces wrinkles and lines. It contains antibacterial properties, which help reduce acne-causing bacteria on the skin surface. It can reduce swelling and inflammation by breaking down the blood clots causing the pain.

Preparation

The leaves of the plant are picked and boiled in water for an hour.

Water is then discarded, leaving a sticky green liquid extracted by pressing or wringing out the leaves to get their juice. These juices are mixed with sugar syrup (sugar dissolved in hot water) until they become syrupy enough to coat a spoon.

The preparation process is similar to other plants like stevia, yerba mate extractions, and guarana powder which also go through a boiling process before becoming ready as sweeteners.”

Clivers Recipe

Ingredients: Clivers (Galium aparine), salt, water

Instructions: Wash and pick the Clivers with gloves on. Put in a pot of cold water to which you have added some salt (salt helps draw out moisture).

Bring it all up to boiling; turn off the heat for 15 minutes. After that time is up, strain through cheesecloth or another filter system. Allow it cool before storing in glass jars or tins.

– Clivers is most effective when locally grown and harvested during mid Spring

-You can use this plant as an ingredient for dishes such as soups, stews, sauces, jellies, etc..

-It also has medicinal uses, including skin moisturizer cream.

Dosage and Precautions

A therapeutic dose of Clivers is the equivalent of 20-40 fresh plant leaves. The typical dosage ranges from 125 mg up to 375 mg twice per day.

Clivers is considered to be safe and well-tolerated.

Clivers should not be taken by pregnant women or young children without medical advice because it can cause complications in pregnancy. It is also contraindicated for people with gastrointestinal ulcers.

Warning: Clivers may cause allergic reactions such as skin rash/ hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of lips, tongue, face; nausea or vomiting; dizziness or lightheadedness; fainting. Seek emergency help if any symptoms occur following taking this medication.

I hope you find these common herbs helpful!

 

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References

  1. Cleavers facts and health benefits. https://www.healthbenefitstimes.com/cleavers/
  2. Galium aparine – Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galium_aparine
  3. Galium aparine Goosegrass, Coachweed, Catchweed …. https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Galium+aparine
  4. APOAEQUORIN: Overview, Uses, Side Effects, Precautions …. https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1486/apoaequorin

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