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A favorite for midwives to stop postpartum bleeding, Shepherds Purse also has numerous other actions in the body. Shepherd's purse is used to stop heavy bleeding and hemorrhaging, particularly from the uterus. When taken internally, shepherd's purse can reduce heavy menstrual periods, and it has been used to treat postpartum hemorrhage.
Still, it is considered most effective for the treatment of chronic uterine bleeding disorders, including uterine bleeding due to the presence of a fibroid tumor. Shepherd's purse has also been used internally to treat cases of blood in the urine and bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract, such as with bleeding ulcers.
An astringent agent, shepherd's purse constricts blood vessels, thereby reducing blood flow. Shepherd's purse is also thought to cause the uterine muscle to contract, which also helps reduce bleeding. There is still much to learn about this herb.
When used topically, shepherd's purse is applied to lacerations and traumatic injuries of the skin to stop bleeding and promote healing. Herbalists also use the herb topically for eczema and rashes of the skin.
Ingredients: Capsella bursa-pastoris herb, wild-crafted dried leaf extracted into 50% rocky mountain spring water & 50% pure grain alcohol according to US pharmacopeia standards for tinctures.
Suggested Use: 1-3 dropperfuls in water, 1-3 times a day as a Vitamin K tonic or as professionally advised.
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