Shepherd’s Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) Herbal Liquid Extract Tincture

Ancient field remedy for healthy cycles, gentle astringent action, and natural wound care—in a potent, fast-acting drop.

Key Benefits

• Menstrual & Uterine Support: Traditionally known for promoting menstrual comfort, reducing heavy flow, and supporting healthy uterine tone—ideal for natural period regulation or after childbirth.
• Natural Astringent & Bleeding Remedy: Used to help curb mild, non-serious internal/external bleeding (nosebleeds, minor cuts, postpartum spotting, and hemorrhoids).
• Urinary & Pelvic Wellness: Can tone and support bladder function, addressing mild incontinence and supporting postnatal recovery.
• Wound, Bruise, & Skin Support: Valued for its mild anti-inflammatory, astringent properties on topical application.
• Vegan, Pure, and Rapidly Absorbed: Faster acting than capsules or teas, easy to use wherever and whenever support is needed.

Dosage & Directions

• Adults: 1–2 ml (20–40 drops) in water, up to 3x daily as needed.
• For cycle or acute use, employ for up to 5 days at a time, then pause.
• Topical: May be dabbed (diluted) onto minor wounds or used in compresses for bruises as advised.
• Children (12+): Use half adult dose, under health practitioner guidance.

Cautions & Contraindications

• Not for use during pregnancy (may stimulate the uterus), or in chronic kidney disease.
• Discontinue in case of allergy, GI upset, or if heavy/prolonged bleeding persists (seek medical evaluation).
• Consult healthcare professional if on anticoagulants, or for regular use with chronic illness or after surgery.

Storage

• Keep tightly closed, below 25°C, out of direct light and reach of children.

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plant name

Shepherd 's purse , shepherd's purse , capsule , Capuchin purse , Judah purse , Mithriade mustard, Shepherd's purse , Shepherd's - purse ( English)

International Latin denomination

Moench pastoral scholarship. (former name: Thlaspi bursa-pastoris )

botanical family

Brassicaceae (Crucifères)

Description and habitat

• Herbaceous plant, stem with basal leaves, white flowers, heart-shaped silicles

History and tradition

• Takes its name from its heart-shaped (heart-shaped) silicles (capsules) resembling a purse
• It was used as an ersatz for goldenseal and ergot when these products were lacking during the First World War.

Parts used

• Fresh aerial parts (according to Cazin desiccation causes its properties to be lost) [1]

Dosage forms available

• Whole plant tincture

Usual dosages

Composition

Main components of the plant

• Flavonoids  : quercetin , tricine , diosmetin , kaempferol , luteolin , hesperitin , cupressoflavone , swertisin , and glycosidic derivatives ( rutin , diosmin , hesperidin , luteolin-7-rutinoside , luteolin-7-galactoside , quercetin-3-rutinoside )
• Triterpene saponosides
• Glucosinolates (= sulfurized glycosides): sulforaphane , sinigrin
• Vaso-active amines: choline (0.2%), acetylcholine, histamine
• Alkaloids (traces)
• Fumaric acid ( acid alcohol )
• Phenol acids  : chlorogenic acid , vanillic acid , syringic acid
• Amino acids: proline, tyramine, ornithine, peptides ( alpha-aminobutyric acid and gamma-aminobutyric acid , alpha-aminoadipic acid )
• Tannins
• Essential oil  : camphor (main constituent at a concentration of 0.02% in the plant), triterpenols
• Resin, sterols , triacylglycerols
• Other constituents: carotenoids , vitamin A, ascorbic acid, vitamin K, cardenolide , calcium and potassium salts [2]

Main components of buds or young shoots

Main components of essential oil

Properties

Plant properties

• Hemostatic, astringent
• Tonic of the uterine muscle
• Venous tonic (smooth muscles)
• Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant [3] , [4]
• Acts on bacterial resistance ( Enterococcus and Bacillus anthracis resistant to vancomycin) [5]
• Anticancer (Ehrlich tumour?) by fumaric acid [6] , [7]

Bud properties

Properties of essential oil

Indications

Indications of the whole plant (phytotherapy)

• Venous insufficiency
• Meno-metrics
• Gastric ulcer

Indications of the bud (gemmotherapy)

Specific indications of essential oil (aromatherapy)

Known or suspected mode of action

• Glucosinolates ( sulphur molecules) confer effects on the hepatic, bronchial and cutaneous spheres
• Glucosinolates are hydrolyzed by an enzyme, “myrosinase” which produces sulfur and isothiocyanates
• Stimulation of smooth muscle by vasoactive amines (choline, acetylcholine, histamine)

Usual formulations

• Injectable formula usable in bleeding fibroids, which it sometimes allows to reduce the volume (according to many personal observations [8] ):
  • Thlaspi bursa pastoris 3 DH
  • Tormentilla 4 DH … àà QSP 1 injectable ampoule No. 12 (Weleda laboratory): One subcutaneous injection per day for the duration of menstruation, and one subcutaneous injection per week, outside of menstruation, continuously.

Regulations

• French Pharmacopoeia list A (flowering aerial part)
• Activity recognized by the German Commission E

Possible side effects and precautions for use

• Toxic in high doses

Bibliographic references

1. Go↑ Cazin FJ. Practical and reasoned treatise on native medicinal plants. Ed. de l'Envol. Mane. 1997. reissue of the original from 1868. p. 212.
2. Go↑ EMA European Medicine Agency. Assessment report on Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medikus, herba. Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC), EMA/HMPC/262767/2010, 12 July 2011
3. Go↑ Kubínová R, Spačková V, Svajdlenka E, Lučivjanská K. Antioxidant activity of extracts and HPLC analysis of flavonoids from Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik]. Ceska Slov Farm. 2013 Aug; 62 (4): 174-6. PMID 24047146
4. Go↑ Hong, J. I., Na, G. S., & Yang, H. C. (1994). Free radical scavenging and antioxidative activities by ethanol extract from Capsella bursa-pastoris. The Korean Journal of Food And Nutrition, 7(3), 169-176.
5. Go↑ Choi WJ, Kim SK, Park HK, Sohn UD, Kim W. Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Superbacterial Properties of Sulforaphane from Shepherd's Purse. Korean J Physiol Pharmacol. 2014 Feb;18(1):33-9. doi: 10.4196/kjpp.2014.18.1.33. PMID 24634594
6. Go↑ Kuroda K, Akao M, Kanisawa M, Miyaki K. Inhibitory effect of Capsella bursa-pastoris extract on growth of Ehrlich solid tumor in mice. Cancer Res. 1976 Jun;36(6):1900-3. PMID 1268843
7. Go↑ Tariq A, Mussarat S, Adnan M.Review on ethnomedicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological evidence of Himalayan anticancer plants.J Ethnopharmacol. 2015 Apr 22;164:96-119. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2015.02.003. PMID 25680842
8. Go↑ Jean-Michel Morel. Practical treatise on phytotherapy. Ed. Grancher, 2008.

• Bézanger-Beauquesne, Pinkas, Torck, Trottin. Medicinal plants of temperate regions. Ed. Maloine. Paris. 1980. p. 128
• Kuroda K, Takagi K. Studies on capsella bursa pastoris. I. General pharmacology of ethanol extract of the herb. Arch Int Pharmacodyn Ther. 1969 Apr;178(2):382-91. PMID 5389956
• Kuroda K, Takagi K. Studies on capsella bursa pastoris. II. Diuretic, anti-inflammatory and anti-ulcer action of ethanol extracts of the herb. Arch Int Pharmacodyn Ther. 1969 Apr;178(2):392-9. PMID 4390992
• Kuroda K, Kaku T. Pharmacological and chemical studies on the alcohol extract of Capsella bursa-pastoris. Life Sci. 1969 Feb 1;8(3):151-5. PMID 5775160
• W Zhou. Ethnobotany of Capsella bursa pastoris (L.) Medic. Journal of Plant Resources and Environment, 1998

Store in a cool, dry place, away from light. Keep tightly closed, away from the reach of Children and pets.

Do not exceed the daily dose.

This product is not intended to prevent or cure any form of illness or disease.
 

If you are pregnant or nursing ; If you have a medical condition or are in the course of medical treatment ; If you are programmed for theater/operation in the near future, please consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product.

This product cannot replace a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

This product has not been evaluated by the SAHPRA for its quality, safety or intended use.