Cleavers grow like weeds and are extremely easy to find in untamed areas of grass. On the Southwestern Campus, these can be found on the edges of campus or in areas that are allowed to grow (behind the observatory).
Is the change in weather and pollen causing you to have allergies? One great way to help soothe your lymphatic system and lungs is Cleavers. You can make a great juice or lemonade that will help (via glycerite) to gently move old residue from our blood and lymph nodes.
Thanks to Motherherbs for this recipe for juice:
To make a juice:
- Gather a big ole handful of these long lanky plants. Usually you can easily pull the plant by walking past it.
- Chop or cut with scissors into about 2-3 inch lengths
- Put this mass in a sturdy, decently powerful blender
- Pulse the blender, because you will need to keep pressing the plant closer to the blades
- If necessary add small amounts of water as you blend
- Pour off the juicy goodness and consume immediately
You can also put it in your juicer if you have one. If you don't cut it small enough, the fibrous stem could get wrapped around your blade.
Cleavers is safe for use with children and pregnant mamas. It can be useful if there is swelling and poor circulation due to water retention (during pregnancy) and inflammation.
As always, please consult with an experienced health care practitioner if you are interested in adding plant medicines to your life.
Once again, Thanks to Motherherbs for this recipe for juice.
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