Shepherd's Purse

Shepherd's Purse

Latin name: Capsella bursa-pastoris

Health Benefits of Shepherd's Purse

Shepherd's purse is used for heart and circulatory problems as well as bleeding issues.  Health benefits include: 

• Useful in heart and circulatory problems like low blood pressure and heart failure.
• Effective in urinary bladder infections.
• Stimulates bowel movements to relieve constipation.
• Useful in the treatment of jaundice.
• Useful in skin disorders such as eczema.
• Effective in uterus issues like fibroids and uterine cancer.
• Helps topically with nosebleeds and bleeding skin injuries.
• Helps with postpartum bleeding and heavy menstrual bleeding.
• Effective in rheumatism.
• Helps treat fungal infections.
• As a diuretic it helps with kidney issues.
• Helps with headaches.
• Useful for burns when used topically.

How to Use Shepherd's Purse

• Can be used as a tea or tincture.
• Often used in an ointment to be used topically. 

Cautions and Side Effects of Shepherd's Purse

• May have a sedative effect.
• Do not use if taking blood thinners or thyroid medications, as this herb may interfere.