Benefits of Cleavers Plant | A Weed You Can Eat + Cleavers Recipe

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  • Опубліковано 20 тра 2024
  • The cleavers plant gives us so many benefits! It’s a weed you can eat plus make excellent medicine with. One of my favorite things about cleavers is that this plant gives us medicine you can’t find the equivalent of at a drugstore. What drug provides minerals while also moving lymph!? (And that’s just one of its many gifts!)
    In this episode, I’ll also be showing you a favorite simple recipe for cleavers juice (or succus). It’s nutrient-dense, with a fresh, green flavor. You can sip it straight or blend it into other juices or smoothies. It can also be frozen or preserved, so even in winter, you’ll have it handy to soothe a sore throat or get a boost of extra vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. There are so many tasty and beneficial ways to enjoy it! This is one you won’t want to miss.
    After watching this video, you’ll know:
    ► When cleavers is good to eat (and when to avoid eating it)
    ► What health problems cleavers can help you with
    ► When to check with a medical professional to rule out serious issues
    Show snippet:
    “Cleavers is a healing medicine, a nutrient dense food, and a clingy herb that entices you to be playful.” (Timestamp: 14:42)
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    ► Looking for more about cleavers? Don’t miss Rosalee’s interview with herbalist and author Angela Rahim. You’ll also get access to Angela’s yummy and kid-friendly recipe for a Cleavers Omelette. Check that out here: • Cleavers with Angela R...
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    -- TIMESTAMPS --
    00:00 - Introduction to cleavers (Galium aparine)
    05:33 - Benefits of cleavers for the lymph
    07:08 - Cleavers is a gentle, effective diuretic
    07:35 - Cleavers for soothing inflamed skin
    09:08 - Other gifts from cleavers
    09:49 - Cleavers plant identification
    11:26 - Cleavers recipe for a juice (or succus)
    14:39 - Cleavers fun fact
    -- DISCLAIMER --
    The herbal and plant information in this video is for educational purposes only. The information contained is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other medical professional. If you have or suspect that you have a serious health problem, promptly contact your health care provider. Always consult with a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 85

  • @happyhill9753
    @happyhill9753 Рік тому +57

    When I had lymphoma in 2013 I found out about Cleavers. I feel it made a difference in my quick recovery. It literally was trying to get in my front door when I did the research and decided to tincture it. It definitely helped with my kidney issues caused by chemo. It’s a good one!!

    • @seekinglight1111
      @seekinglight1111 Рік тому +15

      I love this! I have had similar experiences with plants that I needed "chasing me down" until I listened to them.

    • @ayalasender
      @ayalasender 2 місяці тому

      That's amazing! Thanks for sharing. I read it is also used for the nervous system, including for epilepsy. Will tincture it now as it grows all around my home

  • @rainwaterrefugehomestead2267
    @rainwaterrefugehomestead2267 2 місяці тому +5

    I've never stuck it to someone's clothing. But I'm going to now 😂🌱

  • @fabricdragon
    @fabricdragon 10 місяців тому +12

    Ruth Goodman in the farm vids, shows the use of cleavers as a strainer. since they stick to each other, you can lay them down in a few layers to make a "cheese cloth"

    • @mwolfe2022
      @mwolfe2022 5 місяців тому

      Love learning these sorts of historical details!

  • @naturalwitchery
    @naturalwitchery 11 місяців тому +6

    Lol
    Sometimes I throw a piece on my Pomeranian to watch him fuss over it, BUT he's wise to me now and runs when he sees me pulling it!😂

  • @happyhill9753
    @happyhill9753 Рік тому +26

    I have seen deer use cleavers as bedstraw for their birthing beds, filtering out the birthing waters away from their newborn. Very Cleaver!

  • @BeautifulPeony_Love
    @BeautifulPeony_Love Рік тому +15

    I learned to use herbal medicines 2 years ago during the pandemic and now I would not use any other medicine. I love natural healing. Thank you for the info on cleaver plant.

  • @stacifer6424
    @stacifer6424 Рік тому +25

    This grows in my yard and I never knew what it was. I hate that it is so sticky. Thank you for teaching me to look at it differently.

  • @riciarites5065
    @riciarites5065 Рік тому +10

    I live near Stonehenge in the UK, but am from the Boise Valley in Idaho. Used cleiver waters for the first time this spring for lumph gland swelling. So Impressed I plan to freeze a large quanity next spring.
    I have been a very serious 'Hedge Row' Dyer meaning traditional plants with only alumn no other chemicals. I did a lot of serious research over years. Fortunately there had been an revial of all things natural in the 1970s the leaders putting out books by the early 1980's on natrual dyeing. They had spent years trying to locate old dyers to learn from and I learned from them. Before google many of us world wide shared dye info on 'distribution groups' talking dye and fiber.
    Everyone seeks Red, and Grieve does indicate roots 'give' red. And I would never disagree with Grieve but she was not a dyer. My and others search for red even the madder family that does grow in England were not sucessful, you can get taupe almost pink with some tree catkins at best A famous rummor of Dandy Lion root 'giving' red, every one had heard of. Eventually I traced the very old story down tohaveing been from the far north and indeed just a rumor or possibly very unusual soil conditions. Dyers were notorious for keeping their color success private to pass to their daughters.
    The Midlands England Lace Makers early 1800s, used dozens of long thin brass pins to hold the intricate lace being made on a pillow stuffed with barley straw. Clever 'goosegrass' seeds were used to make the pin head easier to push and pull out of the lace work as it grew. the incrediably thin tall lace pins were pushed through the seed to make a top nob. By sheer accident found the actual receipe. The seeds were 'boiled in vinegar in a brass thimble' to harden them. Sadly lace making was cruel exploted 'piece wk' for poor village women and girls in certian regions that become famous for certian types of lace. The traveling Lace brokers cheated them out of working all day for a few inches length if at all soiled etc. They provided the flax linen thread and paid highest for the hardest to make work...... took to the cities when it was a costly luxury. the fashion changed and familys went hungary who had depended on laces popularity for years. Lace making had a revial same time as did dyeing in the UK and all things with died flowers or pressed flowers and straw or rush work. The lace clubs and big Lace trade shows were popular until that age group no longer kept the hobby going and their family dumps their tools on ebay or charity (thirft) stores in tange led heaps. Very few have any interest these days but some are still producing stunning works of art rather tha fashion. I understand it is popular in Austrialia too. sorry not time to edit, deal with It xoxox

    • @freespirit3818
      @freespirit3818 10 місяців тому +3

      Thanks for the information. My family come from ba long line of lace makers in Nottingham. My Grandfather was the only child very Victorian)who had a daughter so that was the end of the family tradition. Sadly he died when I was 13 in 1977. I would have loved to have asked him about the family business and its history. I still have some large bolstered pillow cases with fantastic lacework on the openings. 😊

    • @spocksdaughter9641
      @spocksdaughter9641 10 місяців тому +2

      @@freespirit3818 my pleasure! Goodness I did run at the mouth! Just gather up the huge amount of history many have been keen to hunt up. You can tell the general story of your heritage. You know era and location. It was very regional. And how complicated when or even made by a primitive machine in homes. Sadly Sweat shop like.
      I will share
      I knew of a pic of my English GG sort of late 1880s graduation pic. One day I realised her best dress sleeves were tipped lined with a bit of lace. I actually reconized the type, it made me feel a little close. She followed her husband-to-be to at a crude log cabin in the rocky mts. Promptly died w her 6th baby. I went and made sure her grave was properly marked all by itself. Others had made sure before me.

  • @pennycarter3433
    @pennycarter3433 Рік тому +5

    In the UK also called goose grass and sticky Willie

  • @witchhazel8583
    @witchhazel8583 Рік тому +4

    This is the best I have ever seen! So professional!

  • @mandyp2320
    @mandyp2320 7 місяців тому

    Amazing video. Thank you!

  • @nevonlovell5846
    @nevonlovell5846 6 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for this video ❤

  • @jonahgadoury6421
    @jonahgadoury6421 Рік тому +3

    I tag my friends every spring! Thank you for this!

  • @roxanneaspogard1327
    @roxanneaspogard1327 11 місяців тому

    thanks Rosalee, we love your podcasts and vids on here - thanks too for Cleavers recipe, we have your book, Wild Remedies, so the additional info is helpful. Wishing you a nice Sunday!

  • @witchhazel8583
    @witchhazel8583 Рік тому +2

    Oh My!!
    You are the first to talk about this!! Thank you! I am a herbal educator and this is important to know!

  • @karenlawson4888
    @karenlawson4888 Рік тому +4

    My auntie used to make little “corsages” for us.

  • @discog6297
    @discog6297 Рік тому +1

    This
    Changes
    Everything!
    💚🌱💚
    Gratitude

  • @cindyjackson108
    @cindyjackson108 8 днів тому

    Love this book and use it often.

  • @lesleyedwards3794
    @lesleyedwards3794 Рік тому +1

    🤗👏💚 wow thank you,have been putting these little gems in compost,they will be in my omelettes and juices and I'll add them to my dehydrated greens mix.Many thanks.💚🙏🌱

  • @kathrynvanduynhoven6697
    @kathrynvanduynhoven6697 Рік тому +1

    Much gratitude! Great video :) Amazing that clevers can assist with cancers! Wow! Thank you for sharing!

  • @DanielHordonhoOliveiraCamargo
    @DanielHordonhoOliveiraCamargo Місяць тому +2

    I juiced it with cucumbers and lemons; it's very tasty and refreshing !

    • @yuiopoli9601
      @yuiopoli9601 9 годин тому

      Do you juice it even when it has it's hooks?

  • @JaniceCrowell
    @JaniceCrowell Рік тому +8

    I love cleavers. I’ve eaten them. I want to dehydrate, powder, and add to my green powder. I also want to make a tincture for use when I think lymph needs to be cleared out.

    • @yvettetodea3916
      @yvettetodea3916 Рік тому +1

      what all do you add in your mix for the powder? and how do you use the powder? I'm very excited to be learning about wild medicine

    • @JaniceCrowell
      @JaniceCrowell Рік тому

      @@yvettetodea3916 I just dried the cleavers alone. I haven't powdered yet, but I might put in capsules, or just mix with my regular green powder which I regularly add to foods. I have tinctured it by itself. But I might mix up some tinctures and end up with a tonic mix of beneficial herbs to add to my coffee every day.

  • @wildedibles819
    @wildedibles819 Рік тому +2

    I tried it young and it is yummy herby flavour

  • @onevalewa1131
    @onevalewa1131 Рік тому +2

    Sticky Bob's!! Who would have known? Great info

  • @cathykirkmcrae7727
    @cathykirkmcrae7727 Рік тому +2

    I've never heard of this plant. Thank you for the information, always enjoy learning from you.

  • @loris2168
    @loris2168 2 дні тому

    Just came across your videos a couple days ago and subscribed. I really enjoy your easy to understand videos. I am just learning about plants. Recently moved onto a 12 acre property and am eager to learn each plant. Will be ordering both your books soon. ❤️

  • @lifeanyways2825
    @lifeanyways2825 Рік тому

    Love it

  • @captainamericaamerica8090
    @captainamericaamerica8090 Рік тому +4

    Aloe Vera is the best for burn, conduits

  • @bethschultz2286
    @bethschultz2286 Рік тому +3

    Plzzz help!!! I went to gather a bunch this morning and hadn't realized ITS ALL DRIED OUT NOW!!!😭😭😭 CAN I STILL MAKE A SKIN BALM W THE DRIED HERB?!?!? Or anything else w it???

  • @gryphc3860
    @gryphc3860 Рік тому

    Wonderful Cleavers!🥰 It is Spring in Australia right now and Cleavers are an abundant blessing. I must ask though, is that a Cramp Bark behind you in the video? What a beautiful plant! Thank you again for a terrific video and for sharing your knowledge with us 🙏❤️

    • @HerbsWithRosalee
      @HerbsWithRosalee  Рік тому

      Happy spring! It is some kind of viburnum. It was here when I moved in and I haven't been able to positively ID it down to the species. Glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @alexpitts7722
    @alexpitts7722 10 місяців тому +3

    Silly question but can i put the whole plant (not the root) including seeds into the tea?

  • @joshkearns6068
    @joshkearns6068 8 місяців тому

    Is it good for dermatitis

  • @Miauwies
    @Miauwies 11 місяців тому

    I just found you on UA-cam and wow what a great video. I subscribed and going to dive in your other video's too. 💜
    I'm new to growing, finding and drying herbs and I wish I found out years ago I love this so much. Last week I learned about a itty bitty little plant in my garden, last year I didn't have this one growing in my garden and It's a cleaver. Yesterday I walked in a little park nearby and what did I saw, cleaver all over. 😃 I took some home and going to dry it.
    May I ask you a question via email and if that is a yes, what is your emailadress? 😊
    Where can I find your book? I looked for it, but maybe I need new glasses. 😛

  • @user-kd2gk7rt6h
    @user-kd2gk7rt6h 7 місяців тому

    Thank you.
    Do you have any videos on Wild Lettuce

    • @HerbsWithRosalee
      @HerbsWithRosalee  7 місяців тому +1

      Yes, there's an interview with Sajah about wild lettuce. You can do a search for specific herbs on my channel's home page.

  • @loris2168
    @loris2168 День тому

    Found cleaver today in our soil pile from last year. That pile of soil is full of plants. Yarrow, Silene Vulgaris and so much more. Trying to identify all the great plants.

    • @HerbsWithRosalee
      @HerbsWithRosalee  12 годин тому +1

      Wonderful!

    • @loris2168
      @loris2168 10 годин тому

      @HerbsWithRosalee made tea with it last night. Reminds me of a green tea. I just had it plain to try the flavour. Next time will add mint.

  • @fabricdragon
    @fabricdragon 10 місяців тому

    i didnt know anything about it until i watched the Farm vids! then i realized it was all over!

  • @Tillys_Travels
    @Tillys_Travels Рік тому +5

    I have ME/CFS and my glands are very often sore and stiff. I have turned to herbal remedies as conventional medicine is hopeless.

  • @mansuekimilandu6661
    @mansuekimilandu6661 10 місяців тому

    Can pick cleavers during July time

  • @madmecyr
    @madmecyr Рік тому +2

    Are any of these benefits of cleavers available later in the season or only spring foraged plants?

    • @HerbsWithRosalee
      @HerbsWithRosalee  Рік тому +2

      They are best when they are young and vibrant looking. In some climates, they spring back in the fall and look vibrant again.

  • @bethhanson6981
    @bethhanson6981 Рік тому +2

    I just found out one of my most hated sticky plants is one that I have bought at the herb store as an elixer.

    • @esterwyman
      @esterwyman Рік тому +1

      I’ve been pulling cleaver’s from my garden and throwing them out 🫤, not anymore 🤷‍♀️

  • @naturalgardengrows
    @naturalgardengrows Рік тому +3

    I have made cleavers tincture. It grows in abundance here. Would this be helpful for internal inflammation? I suffer from chronic inflammation ever since I got Lyme disease 4 years ago? Joints, muscles, brain inflammation etc

    • @HerbsWithRosalee
      @HerbsWithRosalee  Рік тому +7

      I want to say yes, cleavers is wonderfully cooling. But chronic and systemic inflammation isn't likely to be solved with one plant. It's more of a whole body approach. I teach a two month course on chronic inflammation (it's not for sale now so not trying to sell you anything). The reason it's two months is because that's what I've found is the time necessary to unwind the inflammation process.

    • @naimajay9308
      @naimajay9308 Рік тому

      @@HerbsWithRosalee I have gas and bloating will your two month course help me. Can I use cleavers for my stomach inflammation?

    • @heathergroves284
      @heathergroves284 11 місяців тому

      I would also be interested in the two month course.
      I have lymphedema, psoriasis and general aches and pains.
      My sister has just been diagnosed with fibromyalgia.

    • @angelakaringLMT
      @angelakaringLMT 9 місяців тому +1

      Look into teasel root, OSHA root & Artemisia annua or frigida...for lymes disease cure, blessings to you

    • @mandyp2320
      @mandyp2320 7 місяців тому

      @@naimajay9308Red Cabbage Juice.
      1 cup before noon, 1 cup afternoon, for 7 days.
      Reply back after completion.

  • @tanyafiricano4811
    @tanyafiricano4811 Місяць тому

    Would it still be effective as a tincture or tea? If so, which is better in terms of getting the most benefit? I'm unable to find it fresh and can't grow my own

    • @HerbsWithRosalee
      @HerbsWithRosalee  Місяць тому +1

      Fresh plant tincture would be my preference over the tea. This plant really shines when fresh and quickly loses its pizazz when dried.

    • @tanyafiricano4811
      @tanyafiricano4811 Місяць тому

      @@HerbsWithRosalee thank you so much

    • @tanyafiricano4811
      @tanyafiricano4811 Місяць тому

      Sorry, I forgot to ask, is the tincture safe if I'm still sharing some milk with my two year old? If so what's a good starting point for dosage? I'm using it for lymphatic drainage from being sick. The nodes need a little help

  • @omraz7864
    @omraz7864 Рік тому +2

    Does this help to remove toxins from the body ,blood and is it good for skin issues?

    • @sandtx4913
      @sandtx4913 11 місяців тому +2

      Yes, yes, yes. And therefore it needs to be taken (especially in the beginning) with caution build up gradually.

  • @Jessica-ul6me
    @Jessica-ul6me 15 днів тому

    Can I cut it and dry it out? I have so much of it! What's the best way to harvest and save it?

    • @HerbsWithRosalee
      @HerbsWithRosalee  14 днів тому

      Hi, Rosalee describes preservation methods in the video (around the 11-minute mark or shortly after).
      Cheers,
      Karin Rose

  • @Susan70003
    @Susan70003 Рік тому

    So the lady's bedstraw root is the best for red dye use? Does anyone know? Where do you buy the cleavers galium aparine? I see the link above. Thanks.

  • @lbfaith
    @lbfaith Рік тому +1

    I wish I wouldve researched what I know now back when I found out I had thyroid cancer. 😖😒

  • @band1tt
    @band1tt 7 днів тому

    if you take cleavers and stinging nails, blend them together, sift it through a cloth or something and drink it, it's a miracle drug for eczema and psoriasis

    • @vsansanv29101_sd
      @vsansanv29101_sd 5 днів тому

      sir does it cure psoarisis

    • @band1tt
      @band1tt 4 дні тому

      @@vsansanv29101_sd I don't know, I haven't tried but I've seen several comments on it helping. Psoriasis would take some time to be cured though

  • @faustopacheco120
    @faustopacheco120 10 місяців тому

    can i smoke it?

    • @HerbsWithRosalee
      @HerbsWithRosalee  10 місяців тому

      I don't know of cleavers being a smoking her specifically...

  • @captainamericaamerica8090
    @captainamericaamerica8090 Рік тому +2

    Like dandelion. A Weed.