What Is Cleavers?

Cleavers is a medicinal herb with a long history of use in Western herbal medicine. It commonly grows in Australia, Britain, China, Europe, France, Iraq, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, and the USA. Cleavers works well on its own and when combined with other herbs.

How to Use Cleavers (Common Uses)

Cleavers can be taken internally as a tea, powder, capsules, or extract.

Medicinal Uses and Benefits of Cleavers

Cleavers can be useful to help increase lymphatic drainage. Through this action, it has been used to reduce enlarged lymph nodes, treat eczema and other skin conditions, and combat the common cold. It is soothing for the urinary tract, and can be used combined with other herbs for urinary tract infections and cystitis. 

Active Constituents in Cleavers

Anthraquinone derivatives, flavonoids, iridoids, polyphonic acids.