Cleavers Herb

What is a cleaver? Galium aparine, or cleavers, is a lovely weed that grows in areas all over Europe and North America. It is a growing weed with leaves that are twisted and stalks that are long and covered with bristles that hook onto other things and people. This makes it easy for it to grow and spread its seeds. Cleavers are related to coffee, and in rural Sweden, the mature seeds were roasted and used as a replacement for coffee. After a long winter, the young green tops were juiced and used as a cleansing spring drink. The juice was full of fresh nutrients and chlorophyll. People also used the tops to make skin washes and poultices, aiming to soothe dry or damaged skin. People also used it to treat snake and spider bites, soothe earaches, and maintain a healthy weight. How do I use cleavers? People commonly refer to Cleavers (Clivers) as "sticky weed" due to the minuscule barbs encircling it, which adhere to objects they come into contact with. This characteristic renders it parti