Cleavers, do you know them? Certainly not as well known as a herb, more as a weed. Its name matches its sticky structure perfectly. It will happily stick itself to your trousers or your socks while you are out in the garden.
What cleavers are
There are several kinds of bedstraw. Among those mentioned are Galium verum, Galium odoratum, Galium mollugo, the woodland one and the soft one. According to the herbalist M. Trebenová, they have the same effects. Cleavers grow on dry slopes, field margins and meadows all across Europe and Asia. The plant holds within it coumarin, vitamin C, flavonoids, tannins and a smaller amount of essential oils. It is credited with antioxidant, disinfecting and anti-inflammatory effects.
Cleavers - effects and use
Among the most sought-after effects of cleavers is their support for the activity of the thyroid gland. They improve digestion and ease pain in the abdomen. They support the release of bile and speed up the process of healing with complaints of the stomach and intestines. They help to release menstrual cramps and ease rheumatic pain. Cleavers are also known for their cleansing effects. They are a diuretic, they cleanse and support the activity of the kidneys, the liver and the lymphatic system. Applied externally they support the healing of wounds, inflammations and lighter burns. They are helpful in the form of compresses and baths.
Cleavers help with many troubles
They are effective as a help with:
- After slimming regimes, with swelling and complaints of the kidneys. The herb lowers the appetite, cleanses the kidneys and works against inflammation of the kidneys, supporting care in glomerulonephritis.
- They also work against night cramps in the calves and the feeling of restless legs.
- They improve the function of the lymphatic system and the water balance in the body.
- Applied externally they are used on skin inflammations that will not heal, on boils and on swelling.
Cleavers hold within them glycosides, tannins, saponins and minerals. They are marked by antioxidant, disinfecting and anti-inflammatory effects. They are very helpful with various digestive troubles, such as bloating, pain in the abdomen or slowed digestion. This little herb supports the release of bile and also the process of healing with complaints of the stomach and intestines.
Cleavers for cleansing the kidneys
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Cleavers are, however, also known for their cleansing effects. They work above all on flushing harmful substances out of several internal organs. They are suitable for cleansing the kidneys, the pancreas, the liver and the lymphatic system. What is more, they support their proper activity. They also have a beneficial effect on the function of the thyroid gland. This plant is characterised too by its diuretic effects and its ability to ease menstrual cramps or rheumatic pain. Cleavers are also a gentle helper for skin troubles. They support the healing of wounds and lighter burns and calm skin inflammations. Once again, another little weed that nature has given us and whose healing power we can use. Now, in this summer time, when we are taking care of a slender line, it really is a lovely companion. As for particular products, the cleavers tincture is much loved. Equally loved is the whole line of PANAKEIA natural cosmetics called Vráskožrút, whose main ingredient is cleavers.