Recipe
Galium aparine — Herbal infusion (tea) (Leaf)
- Herb:
- Cleavers Galium aparine
- Method:
- Herbal infusion (tea)
- Plant part:
- Leaf
About 10 minBeginnerRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Use a small amount of dried herb (about 1 teaspoon) per cup — flavor is pronounced.
- Pour boiling water, cover, and steep 8–10 minutes.
- Strain; drink short-term from trusted sources, not as a meal replacement.
Extraction
- Herb:
- proportions according to the recipe steps on the card
- Solvent:
- medium composition (water, alcohol, oil, honey…) see the individual steps
- Shelf life:
- after preparation, store hygienically and according to the type of product (cool conditions, light, alcohol)
- Target compounds:
- indicative home extraction — the profile depends on temperature, cutting time and proportions
Notes
Harvest only from clean sites and after confident identification.
Why it works
Hot water and infusion time govern the release of polar metabolites and part of the volatile oils; a home infusion is not the same as a standardised tea extract from registered preparations.
Related
Cleavers — Herb card
Herbal infusion (tea) — Processing method detail