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Shepherd's Purse
Shepherd's Purse is so called from the resemblance of the flat seed-
pouches of the plant to an old-fashioned common leather purse. It is
similarly called in France Bourse de pasteur, and in Germany
Hirtentasche.
It is a common weed of the Cruciferous order, said to be found all over
the world and flourishing nearly the whole year round.
It is an astringent diuretic herb with good urinary antiseptic, as well as
blood coagulant properties.
Shepherd’s Purse produces numerous, tiny, white flowers, and blooms
from Spring until Fall. Shepherd’s Purse has been used medicinally for
centuries. In Chinese medicine, it is used for dysentery and eye
problems. People still chew the seeds of the Shepherd’s Purse to
improve their vision.
This herb is one of the most beneficial herbs to stop all types of
bleeding, including internal bleeding in the organs. It's used to slow
excessive menstrual bleeding as well. It is an anti-inflammatory and
diuretic and some studies show it may help lower blood pressure.
When dried and infused, it yields a tea which is still considered by
herbalists one of the best specifics for stopping hemorrhages of all
kinds - of the stomach, the lungs, or the uterus, and more especially
bleeding from the kidneys.
Shepherd's Purse is so called from the resemblance of the flat seed-
pouches of the plant to an old-fashioned common leather purse. It is
similarly called in France Bourse de pasteur, and in Germany
Hirtentasche.
It is a common weed of the Cruciferous order, said to be found all over
the world and flourishing nearly the whole year round.
It is an astringent diuretic herb with good urinary antiseptic, as well as
blood coagulant properties.
Shepherd’s Purse produces numerous, tiny, white flowers, and blooms
from Spring until Fall. Shepherd’s Purse has been used medicinally for
centuries. In Chinese medicine, it is used for dysentery and eye
problems. People still chew the seeds of the Shepherd’s Purse to
improve their vision.
This herb is one of the most beneficial herbs to stop all types of
bleeding, including internal bleeding in the organs. It's used to slow
excessive menstrual bleeding as well. It is an anti-inflammatory and
diuretic and some studies show it may help lower blood pressure.
When dried and infused, it yields a tea which is still considered by
herbalists one of the best specifics for stopping hemorrhages of all
kinds - of the stomach, the lungs, or the uterus, and more especially
bleeding from the kidneys.
Shepherd's purse contains a protein that acts in the same way in the body as the hormone oxytocin, constricting the smooth
muscles that support and surround blood vessels, especially those in the uterus.
It has been employed in fresh decoction in haematuria, haemorrhoids, chronic diarrhcea and dysentery, and locally as a
vulnerary in nose-bleeding, which is checked by inserting the juice on cotton-wool. It is also used as an application in
rheumatic affections, and has been found curative in various uterine haemorrhages, especially those with which uterine cramp
and colic are associated, and also in various passive haemorrhages from mucous surfaces.
Always consult your Health Care Professional to advise you on dosages and any possible medical interactions.
Herbal supplements can alter the effects of certain drugs, including prescription medications. Always tell your Doctor about
any prescription medications, non-prescription medications, herbs or other dietary supplements you are taking.
CAUTIONS: In pregnancy this herb should be used only at full term.
Use of shepherd's purse to treat spotting during pregnancy is not recommended, since the herb can cause uterine contraction.
If bleeding treated by the herb persists for more than tree days, consult a qualified healthcare practitioner.
Not recommended if you have severe liver or kidney disease
muscles that support and surround blood vessels, especially those in the uterus.
It has been employed in fresh decoction in haematuria, haemorrhoids, chronic diarrhcea and dysentery, and locally as a
vulnerary in nose-bleeding, which is checked by inserting the juice on cotton-wool. It is also used as an application in
rheumatic affections, and has been found curative in various uterine haemorrhages, especially those with which uterine cramp
and colic are associated, and also in various passive haemorrhages from mucous surfaces.
Always consult your Health Care Professional to advise you on dosages and any possible medical interactions.
Herbal supplements can alter the effects of certain drugs, including prescription medications. Always tell your Doctor about
any prescription medications, non-prescription medications, herbs or other dietary supplements you are taking.
CAUTIONS: In pregnancy this herb should be used only at full term.
Use of shepherd's purse to treat spotting during pregnancy is not recommended, since the herb can cause uterine contraction.
If bleeding treated by the herb persists for more than tree days, consult a qualified healthcare practitioner.
Not recommended if you have severe liver or kidney disease