Research on cleavers for detoxification is extremely limited, and the available evidence does not clearly support its use for this purpose. The identified literature consists of case reports and other preliminary study types rather than controlled trials or systematic reviews, meaning no rigorous human evidence exists to evaluate efficacy claims. Studies indicate that at least one case report from 2022 documented significant acute liver injury in a person who consumed a commercial herbal detox tea containing cleavers alongside other botanicals, suggesting that products marketed for detoxification may carry underappreciated risks rather than demonstrable benefits. Overall, the evidence base is sparse and directionally cautionary, and consumers should be aware that the absence of regulation for such products means safety and effectiveness claims are largely unverified.
Citations from PubMed and preprint sources. Match score (0-100) reflects automated search ranking, not clinical appraisal.
| Title | Type | Year | Direction | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-Induced Liver Injury from Herbal Liver Detoxification Tea. | Other | 2022 | — | 100 |
| Transcriptional changes in the aphid species Myzus cerasi under different hos... | Other | 2020 | — | 95 |
| Extensive transcriptional changes in the aphid species<i>Myzus cerasi</i>unde... | Other | 2018 | Neutral | 85 |