Shepherd's Purse ( Capsella bursa-pastoris)
Other Names::
Shepherd's Purse is an annual herb with heart-shaped seed pods. It is used in traditional medicine for its hemostatic and diuretic properties.
Pregnancy caution: May stimulate uterine contractions. Avoid medicinal doses during pregnancy.
Energetics::
Cooling
Sedate or slow down metabolism to decrease energy production while cooling or soothing irritation and redness
Properties::
Hemostatic
Coagulation, wound healing
Diuretic
Increase urine excretion
Astringent
Constriction / knitting together of body tissues - good to reduce chronic inflammation of the bowels.
Antimicrobial
Stimulates positive cellular forces (white blood cells). destroys germs
Ailments::
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Parts::
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Associated with ::
Cardiovascular
Urinary
Reproductive