Shepherd’s Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris)

Description

the roots are used to make a traditional dish of mixed vegetables called namul. Shepherd’s purse is also tinctured or prepared as tea and is used in making cosmetics.
Shepherd’s purse is used for heart and circulatory problems including mild heart failure, low blood pressure, and nervous heart complaints. It is also used for headache, vomiting blood, blood in the urine, diarrhea, and bladder infection.
Women use shepherd’s purse for premenstrual problems, long periods, and menstrual cramps.
Shepherd’s purse is sometimes applied directly to the skin for nosebleeds, superficial burns, and bleeding skin injuries