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AKA: Mother's Heart, Toywort, Poorman's Parmacettie, Rattle Pouches, Lady's Purse Species: Capsella bursa pastoris Active Chemical Components: cardioactive steroids, glucosinolates, caffeic acid Uses: Shepherd's Purse is largely used for its cardioactive steroids as a cardiotonic. It is also reported to be useful to relieve anxiety and palpitations, PMS, menorrhagia, metorrhagia, and headaches. What you should know: Components of Shepherd's Purse have been shown to have uterotonic effects in animal studies. Use of this herb during pregnancy may lead to SAB or preterm labor with prematurity. Its use is not recommended. |
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