Shepherd's Purse Herb Organic

Why Shepherd’s Purse? Also 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.

Shepherd’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.

Benefits: The 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.

Formula:

HEALTHY MENSTRUATION SUPPORT TEA

Shepherd’s purse Capsella bursa-pastoris leaves: ½ ounce

Chamomile Roman Chamaemelum nobile flowers: ½ ounce

Rosemary Rosmarinus officinalis leaves: ½ ounce

Sage Salvia officinalis leaves: ½ ounce

Catnip Nepeta cataria leaves: ½ ounce

Directions: Mix 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.

Cautions and Contraindications: If you have an allergy or hypersensitivity to any plant in the Brassicaceae family, avoid shepherd’s purse.

Avoid 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.

Quality Assured: Our certified organic shepherd’s purse is sustainably sourced from Bulgaria and Croatia. This herb is Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth and grown without the use of genetic engineering, artificial fertilizers, or pesticides.