Botanical name: Galium aparine
Other name: cleavers, clivers, catchweed, robin-run-the-hedge
G. aparine possesses a shallow root system characterized by a branching taproot. Despite this, its connection to the stem is weak, leading to a common occurrence during weeding where the roots are left behind, allowing for regrowth when only the tops are pulled. The stems are brittle and prone to breaking easily, making it challenging to extract the entire plant intact.
Medicinal Uses:
- Demulcent for the urinary tract
- Giving it indication in cystitis
- Urethritis
- Prostatitis
- Pyelonephritis
