| Scientific: | Capsella bursa-pastoris |
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| Other: | Shepherd's purse |
| Family: | Brassicaceae |
Reproductive
• menorrhagia
• metrorrhagia
• fibroids
• postpartum hemorrhage
Urinary
• hematuria associated with calculi (as in urolithiasis, nephrolithiasis )
• Uterine Tonic
• Hemostatic
• Antihemorrhagic
• Astringent
• Diuretic
• Alkaloids
• Glucosinolates (E.g. Sinigrin)
• Flavonoids
• Essential Oils
• Flavonoids
• Tincture (1:5 in 25% EtOH): 1-2 ml tid
• Liquid extract (1:1 in 25% EtOH): 1-4 ml tid
• Infusion (dry herb): 1-2 tsp every 2-3 hours before and during menses
Pregnancy: Avoid use; may have emmenagogue activity.
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