Family

• Brassicaceae

Constituents

• Saponins
• Flavonoids
• Amines
• Tannins
• Choline and acetylcholine
• Vitamin C
• Proteins
• Essential Oil

Parts used

• Leaves and aerial parts (whole plant)

Properties

• Adstringent
• Hemostatic
• Tonic

Indications

Internal use

• Menstruation problems (especially during puberty and pre-menopause)
• To restore intestinal transit

External use

• Wounds
• Cuts

Side effects

–

Contraindications

–

Interactions

–

Forms of use

• Shepherd's purse infusion