What does it help with
- Excessive menstrual bleeding
- Gynaecological inflammation
- Kidney inflammation
- Wound healing
Active compounds
Tannins, flavonoids, fumaric acid, choline, vitamin K.
Vitamin K and tannins combine a haemostatic effect — they stop bleeding.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodApril – October
Plant partsflowering herb
Dryingshade, 35–40 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
TeaTinctureJuice
Pro tip: Shepherd's purse is contraindicated in pregnancy — it stimulates uterine contractions.
Recipes
1 Tea for gynecological bleeding ▾
2 teaspoons dried herb pour 250 ml water, steep 10 minutes. Drink 3× a day.
2 Tincture (homemade) ▾
Fill a jar 2/3 with dried herb, pour in 40% vodka or spirit. Seal and leave for 4 weeks in a dark place — shake daily. Strain through gauze into a dark bottle. Dose: 20–30 drops in a little water 2–3× a day.
3 Fresh juice from the herb ▾
Blend fresh herb (100 g) with a little water (50 ml) in a blender or juicer. Strain through a fine sieve or gauze. Consume immediately or refrigerate max. 24 hours. Dose: 2 tablespoons 2× daily.
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