Shepherd's Purse

Overview

Hemostatic

Latin name : Capsella bursa-pastoris

Phytotherapy Profile

Plant Part Used

Parties aeriennes

Preparation Forms

tisane, teinture mere, extrait fluide

Active Compounds

tyramine, flavonoides, acides amines

Therapeutic Properties

• Hemostatic
• Vasoconstrictor
• Astringent

Recommended Dosage

2-4g aerial parts as tea 2-3x/day

Safety Profile

• Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
• Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
• Children : ✗ Not recommended