Shepherds Purse

Other Common Names: Cocowort, Pickpocket, St. James weed

Latin description: Capsella bursa-pastoris.

Parts to use: Ariel.

Chemical constituents: Acetyl choline, tyramine.

Actions: Diuretic, styptic, vasoconstrictor.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Provides a source of calcium, sulphur and magnesium

Shepherd's purse is particularly useful for bleedings
of any kind, including excessive menstruation, and to regulate the blood pressure.

Because it is an astringent it is
used in case of chronic or profuse diarrhea. Shepherds
purse is a very effective diuretic. It is cleansing to the
urinary tract. It can be made into a compress or poultice
and used for hemorrhoids and external bleeding
ulcers. The infusion may be snuffed to halt nose bleeds.

Dosage

Capsules: 4 caps 2x daily.
Infusion: 1 cup 2x daily.

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