A – Z of Herbal Remedies

Other Names: Cleavers, Barweed, Hedgeheriff, Clivers, Sticky Weed, Grip Grass, Gooseshare, Goosegrass, Catchweed, Beggar Lice, Goosebill, Sticky Willy, Bedstraw, Coachweed, Hariff, Hayriffe, Hayruff, Love-Man, Everlasting Friendship, Galium Aparine
Traditional Usages: Food, Coffee Substitute, Sunburn, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Combats Dandruff, Snakebite, Obesity, Psoriasis, Urinary Disorders, Irritable Bladder, Skin Wash for Freckles, Kidney Stones, Varicose Veins, Gonorrhea (NZ), Prostate Disorders, Dropsy, Bed-wetting
Resources: Europe, North America, Australia, Asia, Canada,
Parts Used: Aerial Parts

Cleavers - Natural remedy for Urinary Incontinence: Cleavers gets its name from the small hooked hairs on its leaves that cause it to ‘cleave’ - or attach to anything that touches it. Cleavers treat urinary problems in part because of its diuretic effect. It also acts as a soothing coating along the inside of the bladder wall that may protect against irritation. Herbal tea or half a teaspoon of a liquid extract can be taken three times a day. To make herbal tea infuse one teaspoon of dried herbs in one cup of boiling water, strain and drink.

• Urinary Incontinence