Cleavers shines in the spring, a lush and important herb for cleansing the internal environment by working on the lymph, and preparing the body for the change of season. In the rural countryside, Cleavers is a noted ingredient in “Spring Drinks”. By mid-late summer, Cleavers becomes stringy, understated, and almost invisible amongst the lush growth of many other species. Cleavers is a non-irritating diuretic, increasing the flow of urine and is appropriate for use where there is irritating and inflammation of the bladder. This makes it a very valuable remedy for cystitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostatitis, epididymitis, urethritis, chronic UTIs, and interstitial cystitis. Overall, Cleavers is a tonic herb, soothing for inflammation in the lymph, nervous, kidney, and genitourinary system.