{"product_id":"shepherds-purse-herb-organic","title":"Shepherd's Purse Herb Organic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Shepherd’s Purse?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAlso commonly called Shepherd’s heart, shepherd’s bag, pick-pocket, lady’s purse, mothers’ heart, toy wort, and witches’ pouches. The name shepherd’s purse is derived from the small flat seed pouches that resemble the leather purses worn by shepherds in ancient times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShepherd’s purse is native to the Eastern Europe and Southwest Asia. It has been introduced on every continent and is considered a common weed in many parts of the world, especially in colder climates. It has a worldwide distribution avoiding only the tropical lowland areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe mineral content of shepherd’s purse makes it a useful addition to the daily salad. It is rather bitter so use young leaves only. The young, freshly picked tips are a popular vegetable in China where it is sold in bunches in the markets. Shepherd’s purse also supports normal menstruation. The dried leaves can also be used as an infusion to prepare a tea that provides wellness support.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormula:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHEALTHY MENSTRUATION SUPPORT TEA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShepherd’s purse\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsella bursa-pastoris\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eleave\u003cem\u003es\u003c\/em\u003e: ½ ounce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChamomile Roman\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eChamaemelum nobile\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eflowers: ½ ounce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosemary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eRosmarinus officinalis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eleaves: ½ ounce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSalvia officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eleaves: ½ ounce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatnip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNepeta cataria\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eleaves: ½ ounce\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMix the herbs and store in a dry, airtight container. As needed, use one teaspoon and one cup of boiling water to prepare a standard infusion. Steep for 15 minutes and use four to six tablespoons of the hot infusion every one-half to one hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCautions and Contraindications:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIf you have an allergy or hypersensitivity to any plant in the Brassicaceae family, avoid shepherd’s purse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid if pregnant or breastfeeding or if you have a history of kidney stones. Use cautiously if taking sedatives, diuretics, cardioactive, hypertensive, hypotensive, or thyroid drugs, herbs, or supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality Assured:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOur certified organic shepherd’s purse is sustainably sourced from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulgaria and Croatia. \u003c\/strong\u003eThis herb is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic by Oregon Tilth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand grown without the use of genetic engineering, artificial fertilizers, or pesticides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fruitful Juice Bar \u0026 Apothecary","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":44895562694725,"sku":null,"price":17.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":44895562727493,"sku":null,"price":50.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":44895562760261,"sku":null,"price":84.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/7316\/5381\/files\/ShepherdSpurse-achs-460x460w_720x_578afcab-c1b8-4a2e-9a4d-7e8e755c6ea2.avif?v=1776730536","url":"https:\/\/fruitfulapothecary.com\/products\/shepherds-purse-herb-organic","provider":"Fruitful Juice Bar \u0026 Apothecary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}