Product Name	Historical uses	Category	Issued
Shepherd's Purse Capsella bursa-pastoris	Astringent, diuretic, hemostatic, stimulant.	Single product	Sept. 1996 Replaces: N/A

Common Names: Shepherd's Purse, Shepherd's Bag, Lady's Purse, Witches' Pouches. Parts Used: Whole plant. Historical Uses: Shepherd's Purse has long been used to stop hemorrhages of all kinds (stomach, lungs, uterus and kidneys). It has served in the treatment of uterine and postpartum hemorrhages, menorrhagia (excessive menstruation), colon hemorrhages, diarrhea, bladder disorders and blood in urine. 1,2,3 Contraindications: None. Adverse reactions: None. Dosage: 10 to 25 drops two to three times per day and up to 1 teaspoon as needed. References: S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990; Atlas des plantes m�dicinales, Fernand Nathan, Paris, 1976; Plantes M�dicinales, Gr�nd, Paris, 1984. © 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd All right reserved 1 S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.343 2 Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990, p.16. 3 M. Grieve, A Modern Herbal, Internet site Botanical.com

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