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Simple Herbal Extracts | Shepherd's Purse

Name	Shepherd's Purse
Botanical Name	Capsella bursa-pastoris
Part Used	aerial parts
Contraindications	Pregnancy; use cautiously if history of kidney stones*
Traditional Information*	A styptic and anti-hemorrhagic for use in menorrhagia, bleeding ulcers, excessive post partum bleeding, blood in the urine and bleeding hemorrhoids. It is also an astringent and diuretic indicated for cloudy, foul-smelling urine, urinary tract infections, urethritis, diarrhea and dysentery. The Eclectic physicians used Capsella for fibroids, especially with heavy bleeding.

Herbal Therapeutics Research Library, David Winston (RH) AHG

*Disclaimer: The information on historical, ethnobotanical and phytotherapeutic uses of herbs and traditional formulas contained herein is based on the experience and research of the author. It is not intended as a substitute for consulting with your physician or other health care provider. Any attempt to diagnose and treat an illness should be done under the direction of a health care professional. The publisher and author are not responsible for any adverse effects or consequences resulting from the use of any of the information discussed. Should you have any questions concerning the appropriateness of any preparation mentioned, the author strongly suggests consulting a professional health care advisor.