Herb Pharm - Shepherd's Purse Extract - 1 oz. (29.6 ml) Herb Pharm Shepherd's Purse Extract. Herb Pharm prepare their Sherpherd's Purse Extract from fresh (undried) Capsella bursa-pastoris plants which are Certified Organically Grown on their own farm without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides. To assure optimal extraction of Sherpherd's Purse's bioactive compounds, they and-harvest only the flowering, above-ground parts of the plants, which are then taken directly to their laboratory and promptly extracted while still fresh and succulent. Uses and BenefitsShepherd's Purse work as a remedy for blood pressure problems, Nose bleeds, Irregular heartbeat, Wounds and burns, Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) ,Weak heart. It can be used to promote uterine contraction during childbirth and successfully worked in cases of hemorrhage after childbirth. Shepherd's Purse is also used as a treatment for irregular or excessive menstrual bleeding, superficial bleeding from skin injuries & headache. it's used as a remedy for swelling and urinary tract infections in Asian medicine. Internally its used to prevent further bleeding, especially during heavy menstruation, nosebleeds, hemorrhoids, blood in urine & wounds. Externally Shepherd's Purse is applied for bleeding, bruising as well as varicose veins. Shepherd's purse contains androgenic properties. Its ability to control progesterone levels. If any women is into menopause & have been experiencing excessive, irregular bleeding or spotting, this plant will treat to regulate and increase the length of menstrual cycles until the natural cessation of menses. A Healthy Farm Yields Healthy HerbsAt Herb Pharm they grow most of their herbs on the Pharm Farm - their certified organic farm located in a rural valley of the Siskiyou Mountains in southern Oregon.