I love cleavers and have used the tender, early-spring sprigs in pesto and plunked down in a pitcher of water kept in the fridge. I also dry some bunches to have the rest of the year in tea (not boiled).
It has some serious power, just based on what's been found in it so far. It's really interesting that so many other herbalists don't have it in their materia medica, though it is ubiquitous. Maybe it's because the growing season is kind of short. The other crazy thing is that over all, the diuretic quality of so many herbs hasn't been nailed down to the constituents.
There's so much to say about this herb from a veterinary standpoint too. Great for some livestock but the seeds are a disaster for chickens.... corks up their gizzards.
I love cleavers and have used the tender, early-spring sprigs in pesto and plunked down in a pitcher of water kept in the fridge. I also dry some bunches to have the rest of the year in tea (not boiled).
Your knowledge never ceases to amaze!
Did you have a good season for cleavers? (Some years here are much better than others.
Teagan, thank you for your support!! It's valuable.
I have nerd power that can put people to sleep, but am totally obsessed with getting people lost in the weeds for their good health.
Yep!!!
It has some serious power, just based on what's been found in it so far. It's really interesting that so many other herbalists don't have it in their materia medica, though it is ubiquitous. Maybe it's because the growing season is kind of short. The other crazy thing is that over all, the diuretic quality of so many herbs hasn't been nailed down to the constituents.
There's so much to say about this herb from a veterinary standpoint too. Great for some livestock but the seeds are a disaster for chickens.... corks up their gizzards.
I have a chapter on Cleavers in my new book - great herb!