Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
Brassicaceae (Cruciferae)
- Mother's-heart
- Shepherd`s-purse
- jirab el-ra'i جراب الراعي
- kees el-ra'i كيس الراعي
- kharfaq خرفق
- יַלְקוּט הָרוֹעִים
- yalqut ha-ro'im
Annual
- Batha
- Disturbed habitats
- Phrygana
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastrointestinal | Diarrhea |
Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal | Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup as needed. |
Aerial parts | B |
| Womens Health | Uterine bleeding |
Haemostatic | Decoct aerial parts & drink 1 cup x3/day until healing. |
Aerial parts | B |
Other Uses
Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medik.
| System/State | Complaint / Use | Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary | Diarrhea in sheep & cows |
Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal | Decoct aerial parts & add to animal`s drinking water |
Aerial parts | B |
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Capsella bursa-pastoris contains oxalates & should be avoided in patients with kidney/bile stones & endometriosis. Large doses can caue palpitations. Isothiocyanates can cause irritation & induce goitre. Abortifacient & affects menstrual cycle, therefore avoid in pregnancy & lactation. Can interfere with medications for blood pressure, heart, throid & sedatives. Toxic doses cause respiratory difficulty, enlarged pupils, limb paralysis, sedation & death by respiratory paralysis.