Capsella bursa-pastoris
Key actions
AstringentEmmenagogue / uterine tonicStyptic / haemostatic
Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence
- Heavy menstrual bleedingGood
- DiarrhoeaTraditional
- Menstrual crampsTraditional
- PMS / premenstrual syndromeTraditional
- Skin irritationTraditional
- WoundsTraditional
Selected studies & references
PreclinicalPhytochemical Constituents from the Seeds of Capsella bursa-pastoris and Their Antioxidant Activities (2023)
PreclinicalWater Extract of Capsella bursa-pastoris Mitigates Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity by Upregulating Antioxidant Enzymes (2023)
PreclinicalFour organosulfur compounds from the seeds of Capsella bursa-pastoris and their anti-inflammatory activities (2022)
PreclinicalCapsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medic. extract alleviate cataract development by regulating the mitochondrial apoptotic pathway of the lens epithelial cells (2021)
PreclinicalThe Cholesterol-Lowering Effect of Capsella Bursa-Pastoris Is Mediated via SREBP2 and HNF-1alpha-Regulated PCSK9 Inhibition in Obese Mice and HepG2 Cells (2021)
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Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.