{"product_id":"shepards-purse-powder","title":"Shepards Purse Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003e  Capsella bursa-pastoris \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther common names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e  Capsella, Mother's Heart, Pick Pocket, Shovelweed, Sanguinary, Toywort, Lady's Purse, Shepherd's Heart, Cocowort, Witches' Pouches, Saint James Weed, Case Weed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eShepherd's Purse\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is used chiefly to \u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003econtrol bleeding - both internally and externally.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e  But it is also thought to\u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003e relieve urinary tract infection, excessive menstrual flow, diarrhea, hemorrhoids and varicose veins\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e ... and, it is edible and \u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003ehighly nutritious.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry of Origin: United States\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeneficial Uses:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Shepherd's Purse has been employed for centuries in both Eastern and Western herbal medicine as an effective hemostat or blood coagulant (both internally and externally) that has been used to reduce or stop hemorrhage and bleeding from internal organs, particularly controlling profuse menstruation, postpartum and uterine bleeding, and blood in the urine.  Shepherd's Purse is thought to be a very useful herb for gynecological conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed externally, Shepherd's Purse's styptic and coagulant properties have been used to reduce bleeding in wounds and to stanch nosebleed.  Used topically, it is also thought to be a vaso-constrictor that is useful in alleviating varicose veins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShepherd's Purse is considered a diuretic with antiseptic properties that promotes the flow of urine, and as such, it helps to rid toxins from the body through the increased urine.  The herb has been used to treat urinary tract infections, such as cystitis, abscess of the bladder, white mucous matter in the urine and also helps to flush uric acid and other matter (stones and gravel) from the kidneys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an herbal astringent, Shepherd's Purse is believed to be very helpful in treating diarrhea, hemorrhoids and dysentery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003eContraindications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Shepherd's Purse should not be used during pregnancy, as it is a uterine stimulant.  Those who take prescription kidney medications should not use this herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Hills Natural Foods","offers":[{"title":"1oz","offer_id":39322478444713,"sku":"BH-84","price":4.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4oz","offer_id":39322478477481,"sku":"BH-84","price":18.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16oz","offer_id":39322478510249,"sku":"BH-84","price":74.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0543\/6381\/6105\/products\/Shepherds-Purse.png?v=1614412885","url":"https:\/\/green-hills-natural-foods.myshopify.com\/products\/shepards-purse-powder","provider":"Green Hills Natural Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}