Clef Des Champs Femina Shepherd's Purse Tincture (Organic) - 50ml

SHEPHER'S PURSE TINCTURE - MENSTRUAL ASTRINGENT

Mode Of Action

Shepherd’s purse is mainly used to reduce excess bleeding of the female reproductive system. It is used in all cases of heavy menstrual bleeding: during adolescence, menopause, after a miscarriage, in cases of fibroids, for normal periods that last too long, etc. Midwives also use it for bleeding during childbirth but shepherd’s purse is not an appropriate herb in cases of hemorrhage. It stimulates the uterus, tones the tissues and decreases congestion in the reproductive system by stimulating blood circulation.

Shepherd’s purse is astringent, promotes healing of the digestive tract lining, is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. It acts on stomach ulcers and irritation of the intestines. It is also effective against diarrhea and to treat bleeding hemorrhoids.

For bladder infections or when passing kidney stones with blood in the urine, shepherd’s purse is combined with antiseptic (uva ursi) and emollient (marshmallow) herbs of the urinary tract to stop the bleeding. It is mildly diuretic and helps relieve minor water retention.

Shepherd’s purse stimulates blood circulation and helps reduce venous stasis in the lower limbs (varicose veins, heavy legs) and irregular blood pressure. Combining internal with external use helps stop nosebleeds.

Its main constituents are flavonoids (quercetin, diosmin, luteolin, rutin, glucosinolates), minerals (Ca, K, Na, S, Zn), vitamins (K, C, pro-A), amino acids (choline, acetylcholine, tyramine), acids (malic, phosphoric, citric), saponosides, alkaloids, tannins, essential oils, resins.

Helpful Associations

Red Raspberry infusion for all gynecological troubles.

Yarrow for heavy menstrual bleeding, hot flashes at menopause.

Lady’s Mantle for heavy menstrual flow, prolapsed uterus.

Nettle infusion for heavy bleeding with anemia.

Feminatop for fibroids, endometriosis.

Slippery Elm for diarrhea, irritation of the stomach.

Uses

Female reproductive system: long, abundant and hemorrhagic menstrual bleeding, post-partum bleeding, heavy menstrual flow, spotting, fibroid, endometriosis.

Digestive and urinary systems: irritation of the stomach and of the intestine, diarrhea, bladder infection, kidney stones with blood in the urine.

External use: nosebleed, superficial injury with heavy bleeding, dermatitis caused by poison ivy.

History

Shepherd’s purse has been used for decades as a food and a medicinal herb in Asia and Europe. It owes its name to its fruit whose shape resembles the purse that shepherds used to carry. Traditionally, it was used as a diuretic, for heavy menstrual flow and fever. Considered one of the best hemostatic remedies, it has long been recommended to stop uterine bleeding. During the First World War, shepherd’s purse replaced ergot to stop hemorrhage in the wounded. Today, it is still one of the best medicinal herbs for excess menstrual bleeding.