CLEAVERS EXTRACT

Commonly found in the wild in meadows, forest edges and field margins, it is a valuable source of extracts used in traditional medicine and modern herbal applications.

Cosmetics Skin creams, lotions, tonics, Skin soothing, pore tightening, anti-aging, Skin cleansing, balancing acne and oil balance

Food Supplements Salads, soups, traditional food supplements, Nourishing, detoxifying

Beverage Flavor Herbal teas, detox juices, Lymphatic system support, diuretic, body cleansing, diuretic effect

Herbal Medicine Food supplements, tinctures, Immune booster, protective against urinary tract infections, anti-inflammatory, wound healing

Cleaning Natural soaps, Skin cleanser, purifier

Active Ingredients Iridoid glycosides, flavonoids, tannins, asperuloside, coumarins, essential oils

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Cleavers or Galium aparine is a plant species that attracts attention with its sticky structure and delicate appearance. It is a climber and grows by clinging to other plants with its thin, branched stems.

The stems and leaves are covered with tiny hooks, so that the Cleavers can easily cling to surfaces. The leaves are lanceolate and arranged as a ring. The tiny white or greenish flowers appear in summer and turn into small fruits. These fruits are just like the stem and leaves.

are covered with hooks and can thus cling to the fur of animals or the clothes of humans they can spread their seeds. Commonly found in the wild in meadows, forest edges and field margins, it is a valuable source of extracts used in traditional medicine and modern herbal applications.

Major Active Ingredients and Proportions

Cleavers (Galium aparine) is rich in iridoid glycosides, particularly notable for its asperuloside content, which is in the range of 0.1-0.5%. This component contributes to the anti-inflammatory and diuretic effects of the plant. The plant also contains 2-5% flavonoids, which include powerful antioxidants such as quercetin, rutin and kaempferol. Cleavers also contains 5-10% tannins, which give the plant astringent and anti-inflammatory properties.

Other Important Molecules:

- Coumarins (0.1-0.5%): Provides a pleasant aroma and has mild sedative effects.

- Essential Oils (0.1-0.3%): Provides antimicrobial benefits as well as adding aromatic properties.

- Organic Acids, Vitamins and Minerals: Cleavers contains vitamins C and K and minerals such as potassium, calcium and magnesium, which are important for general health and body function.

Thanks to this rich ingredient profile, Cleavers is valued for a variety of purposes in traditional medicine and herbal medicine applications.