Shepherd's Purse - Ji Cai - Capsella bursa-pastoris
Latin name: Capsella bursa-pastoris
**Price is per ounce (oz) for Bulk Herbs and Powders, Per Vegan Capsule, and/or Per 8 oz Organic Sunflower Infused Oil** Picture shown of what an ounce will look like packaged**
Harvested From: Bulgaria
History/Folklore: Shepherd's purse gets its name from the pods which resemble the leather pouches that Shepherds carried their food in. It is also known as "Shepherd's Heart" due to the heart shape of the leaves.
Key Actions: Antispasmodic, Antacid, Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antitumor, Chemopreventive, Antioxidant, Analgesic, Expectorant, Diaphoretic, Relaxant, Sedative, Gentle Liver Tonic, Stomachic
Key Constituents: High Menthol content, Volatile oil, Bitters, and Resins. Essential oil (including Menthone, Methyl Esters, Pulegone), Bitters, Resins Peppermint oil has a large concentration of natural pesticides, mainly pulegone and menthone, Vitamin A and C, Iron, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese
Known Uses: This herb is known to help with arteriosclerosis, raising and/or normalizing blood pressure, bloody urine, constipation/diarrhea, cystitis, dysentery, ear ailments, painful menstruation, postpartum bleeding, stimulates labour, expel water retention, lumbago.
Eastern Energetics:
Temperature: Cool
Energetics/Flavour: Sweet, Bland
Meridians: LR, SP, BL
Actions:
- Cools the Liver and Stops bleeding
- Sedates the Hun
- Calms the Liver and Brightens the Eyes
- Clears Heat and Disinhibits Dampness
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