Shepherd's Purse Herb

$9.45

What is shepherd's purse herb?

The mustard family (Brassicaceae) includes the plant known as shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris). The Mediterranean native shepherd's purse has spread around the globe and is now a widespread roadside and lawn weed.

The plant stands out in the spring with its flat, heart-shaped green fruits borne along the inflorescence stalks. Tiny four-petaled blooms with white terminal clusters. Underneath the seeds are small, arrow-shaped clasping stem leaves. The plants, which may grow up to 45 cm (18 inches) tall at times, produce a rosette of almost whole or deeply cut basal leaves.

How do I use shepherd's purse herb?

As a tea: steep 1 oz of fresh herb in 12 oz of water, reduce to a half pint, and drink cold 2-3 times a day for bleeding (kidney, uterine [menstrual and postpartum], nosebleeds, and wounds). Take this infusion eight to ten days before your period to reduce heavy menstrual flow.

Shepherd's Purse Herb benefits:

Online, there are many claims made for this plant's several supposed advantages, such as reducing blood pressure, assisting with nosebleeds, encouraging wound healing, and inducing uterine contractions. However, current data is scarce, and most research on the herb has focused on older animals.

Shepherd's purse has shown the most promise in treating excessive bleeding in recent times, but further studies are required to fully comprehend and validate these benefits.

◉ Postpartum bleeding: With postpartum hemorrhage, or bleeding after delivery, shepherd's purse may be helpful. One sample of 100 postpartum hemorrhaging ladies reported that the hormone oxytocin decreased bleeding. But a far bigger decline was seen in a different group that took shepherd's purse (10 drops) along with oxytocin.

◉ Menstrual bleeding: When you have excessive bleeding related to your menstrual cycle, shepherd's purse may also be helpful.

In a study involving eighty-four women, it was shown that those who took shepherd's purse and 1,000 mg of the anti-inflammatory medication mefenamic acid every day throughout their menstrual cycle had noticeably less menstrual hemorrhage than those who took mefenamic acid alone.

Where to buy shepherd's purse herb?

Buy shepherd's purse herb from the health food store in the USA, Alive Herbals.

Shepherd's Purse Herb information (at a glance):

Product Name	Shepherd's Purse Herb
Scientific Name	Capsella bursa-pastoris
Country of Origin	It is native to eastern Europe and Asia minor
Ingredient	Shepherd's Purse Herb.
Taste & Aroma	Aroma: peppery flavor. Taste: mild peppery taste.
Shelf Life & Storage	Shelf life is about 06-36 months. Store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place and prevent sunlight exposure.
Precautions	We requested that, Before consuming spices, herbs, teas or any kind of natural products, you consult an expert qualified healthcare practitioner or herbalist.
Note	This product information has not been appraised by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This information is solely intended for educational purposes.