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Description
Shepherd's Purse, also called Pickpocket, Witch's Pouch, Rattle Pouch, Caseweed, Blindweed, Mother's Heart, Cocowort, and St. James' Wort, is indigenous to Europe and western Africa, and very abundant in Great Britain. The herb, which grows up to 2 feet in height, is considered a weed in many areas. The term "purse" comes from the appearance of the seed pod, which is flat and heart-shaped, and contains many small, oval seeds, and resembles the purses, or pouches that people carried in the Middle Ages. Shepherd's Purse produces numerous, tiny, white flowers, and blooms from Spring until Fall.
Shepherd's Purse has been used medicinally for centuries. In Chinese medicine, it is used for dysentery and eye problems. People still chew the seeds of the Shepherd's Purse to improve their vision. In Europe, Shepherd's Purse has primarily been used in the treatment of bleeding disorders, often in conjunction with Goldenseal. The herb was used to stop hemorrhaging in the stomach, and especially for urinary tract bleeding. Shepherd's Purse has been used regulate menstrual problems, and by midwives to stimulate uterine contractions and prevent post-partum hemorrhage. It has also been shown to reduce urinary tract irritation and is often used as a mild diuretic.
During World War I, Shepherd's Purse was used by British Soldiers to help slow the bleeding from wounds. It has also been used as a substitute for quinine. Shepherd's Purse contains saponins, bursinic acid, flavonoids (including Quercetin), choline, beta carotene, and Vitamins B, C, and K. Shepherd's Purse has also been used to treat diarrhea, kidney stones, hemorrhoids, nosebleeds, and varicose veins.
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Directions
Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 tea bag for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the pot, cover and let steep for 2-4 minutes. Pour into your cup; add milk and sugar to taste.
Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 5 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea itself. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into the serving pitcher straining the tea bags. Add ice and top-up with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste.
Cautions
Not to be used during pregnancy or lactation.
Additional Information
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
