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Shepherd's Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) and PMS / premenstrual syndrome: evidence and sources

Preliminary evidence

inferred from emmenagogue action

For educational purposes only, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using medicinal plants, especially alongside prescribed medication, during pregnancy, or for a serious condition.

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Shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris): Benefits, Uses, Safety

Herbal Reality · n.d.

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1 source supporting Shepherd's Purse for PMS / premenstrual syndrome. Includes scientific publications, books, monographs and traditional-use references.

Mechanistic basis

This use is associated with the plant's emmenagogue / uterine tonic action.