Stem plant
Brassicaceae, shepherd’s purse.
Medicinal drug
Bursae pastoris herba – shepherd’s purse herb, shepherd’s purse herb Shepherd’s purse is also called Sanguinariae herba – but not to be confused with L. (Canadian bloodroot)!
Ingredients
Flavonoids, vanillic acid
Effects
- Hemostatic
- Effects on the cardiovascular system
- Uterus contracting
Fields of application
In folk medicine internally and externally to stop bleeding, for example, nosebleeds, minor injuries, menstrual cramps.
Dosage
As an infusion, average daily dose 10-15 g of drug.
Contraindications
Pregnancy ?
Adverse effects
None known. Not sterile as an external hemostatic agent.
