Herb Pharm Shepherd's Purse Liquid Extract is a USDA Certified Organic herbal supplement that supports optimal well-being.
Shepherd's Purse is prepared from fresh (undried) Capsella bursa-pastoris plants which are certified organically grown on Herb Pharm's own farm. To assure optimal extraction of Shepherd's Purse's bioactive compounds, Herb Pharm hand-harvested only the flowering, above-ground parts of the plants, which are then taken directly to their laboratory and promptly extracted while still fresh and succulent.
Shepherd's purse is considered a weed but can be eaten raw or cooked.2 It may also be taken as a dietary supplement, typically in extract form. Shepherd's purse has traditionally been used as an herbal remedy for conditions like the following:7
Because of its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial effects,7 shepherd's purse has recently been studied in clinical trials for menstrual periods8 and postpartum bleeding.5