Shepherd's Purse Tincture

Label: Beneficial Botanicals
Botanical Name: Capsella bursa-pastoris
Parts Used: fresh aerial parts
Organic: Yes Origin: USA
Menstruum: food grade alcohol
Tincture Ratio: 1:2

Known Uses:
regulation of heavy menstruation
treatment for urinary tract infection (UTI)

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Coagulant / Diuretic / Astringent / Antihaemorrhagic / Antiyretic

Shepherd's Purse is the only natural product that is backed by research to lighten heavy menstrual bleeding and cramping. During the 19th century, Shepherd’s Purse was used by doctors as the principal remedy for uterine bleeding.

Constituents:
choline, acetylcholine and tyramine, saponin, mustard oil, flavonoids, polypeptides, histamine, tyramine, vitamins A, B, C

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Shepherd’s Purse has been used to regulate menstruation during and after puberty, stop internal bleeding, stop nose bleeds, control chronic diarrhea and colic, stimulate intestinal contraction, increase urine flow, treat kidney urinary tract infections, and for disinfection of the urinary tract in cases of cystitis.

Known Dosage (for Adults)
Kidney or Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) : 1 teaspoon in warm water 3 times daily
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Cystitis and Diarrhea : up to 2 teaspoons in warm water 3 times a day

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Shepherd’s Purse regulates circulation and blood pressure. If you are on any type of blood pressure medicine, do not take in combination with this tincture. If you have a history of blood clots, do not take this tincture. Shepherd’s Purse may interact unfavorably with sedative medications such as benzodiazepines, alcohol, barbiturates and certain antihistamines.

Shepherd’s Purse should not be taken while you are pregnant as it may have some oxytocin effects. Oxytocin is a hormone which causes contraction of the uterus during labor and may cause premature birth or harmful uterine contractions. Herbalists have used this herb traditionally to assist during labor, however avoid excessive use during lactation.

Isothiocyanate found in Shepherd’s Purse may interfere with thyroid function if taken in excessive amounts.

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Ma,Q. Guo, Y. Wei, R. Sang, Z. Liu, W. Gao, L. Liu, T. "Flavonoids from Capsella bursa-pastoris and their hepatoprotective activities in vitro" Rev. bras. farmacogn. vol.26 no.6 Curitiba Nov./Dec. 2016

Al-Snafi, A.E. The Chemical Constituents and Pharmacological Effects of Capsella Bursa-Pastoris, A Review. International Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology / 5(2), 2015,76-81.
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information provided here is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare provider and should not be construed to indicate that the use of this herbal product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare provider before taking this herbal product.