Shepherd's purse

Since shepherd's purse herb stimulates the muscles of the uterus to contract, shepherd's purse tea has a labor-promoting effect.

Shepherd 's purse is said to have a hemostatic effect. For this reason, shepherd's purse tea is often drunk after childbirth to minimize postpartum bleeding. Shepherd's purse tea can also be used against excessive menstrual bleeding. Shepherd's purse grows thin and inconspicuous along roadsides and is hardly noticed because it has such small leaves.

Since shepherd's purse herb stimulates the muscles of the uterus to contract, shepherd's purse tea has a labor-promoting effect. This is usually a desirable effect during childbirth and can help the birth go faster. In early pregnancy, however, this effect is undesirable because it can lead to miscarriage.

Besides these known effects, shepherd's purse can alleviate a wide range of health complaints, for example, it can have a positive effect on blood pressure and promote digestion.

Further informationCaution

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Do not use shepherd's purse during pregnancy! Only when childbirth is imminent, shepherd's purse herb may be used, because shepherd's purse can promote labor pains.

Preparation
1 - 2 heaped teaspoons per cup pour boiling water and infuse for 5 - 10 minutes.

Shepherd's purse leaves (Capsella bursa-pastoris)