Shepherd’s Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris)

This herb is approved for treatment of burns and wounds. It is homeopathy for mucosal bleeding. The active compounds consist of caffeic acids such as chlorogenic acid, flavonoids including rutin, glucosinolates, sinigrin, and cardioactive steroids. Shepherd’s purse is contraindicated in pregnancy and used with caution in widespread cutaneous lesions. It is administered by tea for infusion (3).