{"product_id":"cleavers","title":"Cleavers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGalium aparine | Lymphatic Support · Urinary Health · Skin · Detox\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a sticky, velcro-like weed that grows along roadsides, fences, and forest edges across most of the world. It clings to your clothes, your socks, your dog. Most people pull it off and toss it aside. Herbalists have been using it as medicine since 77 AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleavers (Galium aparine) is one of Western herbal medicine's most beloved and underappreciated herbs. Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides documented its use nearly 2,000 years ago. Native American healers used it independently. European herbalists have prescribed it for centuries as their go-to herb for the lymphatic system — your body's internal drainage network that moves fluid, filters waste, and supports immune surveillance throughout every tissue.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Cleavers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay support healthy lymphatic drainage and lymphatic system function*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay support healthy urinary tract function and normal urine flow*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay support the body's natural cleansing and detoxification processes*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay support healthy kidney function and elimination of metabolic waste*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay support skin health and clarity as a downstream benefit of lymphatic support*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay support healthy immune system function and surveillance*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay support healthy thyroid drainage and function*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay support the body's natural inflammatory response and antioxidant protection*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Brew\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold infusion (preferred): steep 1–2 tsp dried cleavers in cool or room temperature water overnight in the refrigerator (8–12 hours)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrain in the morning and drink 1–2 cups throughout the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOr hot steep for 10–15 minutes if you prefer a warm cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTraditional tip: Cleavers is one of the few herbs where cold water extraction is actually superior to hot — it preserves more of the delicate iridoid compounds. The overnight cold infusion is how traditional herbalists have always prepared it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplement Facts Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServing size: 1–2 tsp (2–4g) dried aerial parts, approx. 45 servings per package. Key compounds: asperuloside, luteolin, quercetin, tannins. Nutritional values are approximate and vary by harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBundle With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleavers anchors our Detox \u0026amp; Cleanse collection — pairs naturally with Burdock Root and Dandelion, or Goldenrod for lymphatic and urinary support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy cold infusion instead of hot tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold water extraction preserves more of cleavers' delicate iridoid compounds than hot steeping — it's the traditional and most effective method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe during pregnancy?\u003c\/strong\u003e Use with caution — its diuretic activity may affect fluid balance during pregnancy. Consult your healthcare provider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it interact with medication?\u003c\/strong\u003e It may enhance the effects of diuretic medications and has mild blood sugar-lowering effects — monitor closely if you take diabetes medications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long can I use it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Best results are typically seen with consistent use over 4–8 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. 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