| Ingredients | Amount Per Serving |
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(Capsella bursa-pastoris )
(flowering aerial parts)
((certified organic) (fresh (undried)) (Extraction rate 467 mg fresh herb per 0.7 ml.))
(fresh herb/menstruum ratio 1:1.5)
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654 mg |
certified organic Cane Alcohol Note: 42-52%, distilled Water
Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product Shepherd's Purse. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Shepherd's Purse. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when preparations of the above ground parts are used orally and appropriately (4,12). Doses of 1280 mg daily have been used safely for up to 7 days in a clinical trial (102404). ...when used topically (4).
POSSIBLY UNSAFE ...when large amounts of shepherd's purse are ingested, it can cause heart palpitations (12).
PREGNANCY: LIKELY UNSAFE
when used orally or topically, due to possible uterine stimulation, menstrual flow stimulation, and miscarriage (12).
LACTATION:
Insufficient reliable information available; avoid excessive use (4).
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Shepherd's Purse. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Theoretically, concomitant use with drugs with sedative properties may cause additive effects and side effects (4).
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Theoretically, concomitant use may interfere with thyroid dysfunction therapy (4).
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Shepherd's Purse. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
General ...Orally, shepherd's purse seems to be well tolerated when used in small amounts, short-term. Adverse effects traditionally thought to be associated with shepherd's purse have included sedation, hypertension, hypotension, abnormal thyroid function, abnormal menstruation (4), and palpitations (12).
Cardiovascular ...Orally, some adverse effects traditionally thought to be associated with shepherd's purse have included hypertension, hypotension, (4), and palpitations (12).
Endocrine ...Orally, some adverse effects traditionally thought to be associated with shepherd's purse have included abnormal thyroid function (4).
Genitourinary ...Orally, some adverse effects traditionally thought to be associated with shepherd's purse have included abnormal menstruation (4).
Neurologic/CNS ...Orally, some adverse effects traditionally thought to be associated with shepherd's purse have included sedation (4).
