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Shepherd's Purse

Shepherd's Purse

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This herb has a long history of use as an astringent and anti-hemorrhagic and was used especially for heavy uterine bleeding.


19th century American eclectic physicians used the shepherd's purse to treat hematuria and menorrhagia.


During World War I, this herb was used to stop bleeding when there was no other medicine.


Treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding seems justified through empirical evidence.


The hemostatic action of the extract may be due to a peptide with oxytocin-like activity.


However, its use for severe uterine bleeding is not recommended due to unreliability.

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