Cleavers

(Galium aparine)

If you’ve ever walked through a field in early spring and come back with tiny, sticky seeds clinging to your socks and pants, you’ve already met Cleavers. Galium aparine — also known as goosegrass, sticky willy, or bedstraw — is one of the first wild plants to emerge each spring, carpeting hedgerows and woodland edges with its cheerful, clinging stems. Despite its reputation as a persistent garden weed, Cleavers has a long and respected history in European and North American folk herbalism, where it has been used for centuries as a traditional spring botanical.

At Glenbrook Farms, we offer Cleavers in both Cut & Sifted and Powder forms for use in teas, tinctures, and herbal formulations. Our herbs are tested for E. coli, Salmonella, and heavy metals, and are packed in our FDA-registered facility following strict quality guidelines.

Product Highlights

• Aerial parts of Galium aparine — a traditional spring botanical
• Available in Cut & Sifted and Powder forms
• A staple of European and North American folk herbalism
• Lab tested for E. coli, Salmonella, and heavy metals
• Packed in an FDA-registered facility

How to Use

Herbal Tea: Steep 1–2 teaspoons of cut & sifted cleavers in 8 oz of hot water for 10–15 minutes. Strain well. Pairs nicely with peppermint for added flavor. Tincture: Use in alcohol or glycerin-based tincture preparations. Powder: Fill empty capsules or blend into herbal formulations.

Available in 4 oz, 8 oz, and 16 oz sizes in both Cut & Sifted and Powder.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before use, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.