Shepherd's Purse Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Shepherd’s purse is the common name for the Capsella bursa-pastoris plant, an annual flowering plant grown around the world. Shepherd’s purse possesses therapeutic benefits and its leaves and seed oils are used in herbal medicines.¹

Shepherd's Purse Health Uses and Health Benefits

Shepherd’s purse health benefits are anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and cardioprotective, stemming from the plant’s antioxidant substances. Traditionally, shepherd’s purse has been used as a diuretic for protecting the urinary tract and kidneys. It’s also been prescribed as a tonic for the circulatory system and for protecting heart health. Shepherd’s purse antimicrobial properties have shown positive effects on combatting bacterial infections like E. coli that cause urinary tract infections.^1,2

References

1. https://pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?LatinName=Capsella+bursa-pastoris
2. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/297715622_The_chemical_constituents_and_pharmacological_effects_of_Capsella_bursa-pastoris_-_A_review