Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to help relieve heavy menstrual flow.

May be incorporated into practitioner-guided formulas for women experiencing heavier-than-usual regular menstrual periods.

Provides a concentrated liquid format for individual practitioner prescribing and professional herbal compounding.

Shepherd’s Purse should not be presented as stopping an acute haemorrhage, treating abnormal uterine bleeding or correcting an underlying hormonal condition.

It should not be described as treating fibroids, endometriosis, adenomyosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, miscarriage, postpartum haemorrhage or a bleeding disorder.

Practitioner-guided support for heavy menstrual flow.

Adult women with regular menstrual cycles who have had persistent or concerning bleeding appropriately assessed.

Professional herbal formulas supporting menstrual wellbeing where heavy flow is part of the individual presentation.

Women requiring a concentrated liquid extract rather than a tea, capsule or tablet.

Heavy bleeding accompanied by dizziness, faintness, shortness of breath, chest pain, severe pelvic pain, fever or marked weakness requires prompt medical assessment.

Common name: Shepherd’s Purse

Alternative names: Lady’s Purse, Mother’s Heart, Pickpocket

Botanical name: Capsella bursa-pastoris

Plant part used: Herb

Plant family: Brassicaceae

Extract ratio: 1:2

Ethanol content: 23% v/v

Format: Single-herb practitioner liquid extract

Bottle size: 500 mL

Shepherd’s Purse is a small annual or biennial herb named after its distinctive heart-shaped seed pods, which were thought to resemble the purses traditionally carried by shepherds.

Capsella bursa-pastoris is an accepted botanical species within the Brassicaceae family.

This 1:2 liquid extract should not automatically be considered equivalent to herbal teas, 1:1 extracts, capsules or preparations used in individual clinical studies.

Shepherd’s Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) herb 1:2 liquid extract.

Contains ethanol 23% v/v.

Adults: Take 20–40 mL per week, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

This is a weekly dosage range and must not be interpreted as 20–40 mL per day.

Follow the current Australian product label or the amount selected by your healthcare practitioner.

Adults: Take 20–40 mL per week, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

This is a weekly dosage range and must not be interpreted as 20–40 mL per day.

Follow the current Australian product label or the amount selected by your healthcare practitioner.

No added gluten or dairy.

Vegan-friendly.

Do not use if you have a known allergy or sensitivity to Shepherd’s Purse, Capsella bursa-pastoris, plants from the Brassicaceae family or another ingredient in the preparation.

Stop use and seek urgent medical assistance if facial swelling, throat tightness, breathing difficulty, widespread hives, faintness or another serious allergic reaction develops.

Always check the current bottle label where allergies or dietary sensitivities are present.

For practitioner dispensing and professionally guided use.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

Use during pregnancy is not recommended.

Do not use Shepherd’s Purse to self-manage vaginal bleeding during pregnancy, suspected pregnancy, miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.

Bleeding during pregnancy requires prompt assessment by a doctor, midwife or emergency service.

Use while breastfeeding is not recommended unless specifically directed by an appropriately qualified healthcare practitioner.

Safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been adequately established.

Do not use Shepherd’s Purse for postpartum bleeding or suspected postpartum haemorrhage.

Heavy bleeding following childbirth is a medical emergency and requires immediate professional treatment.

Do not use the product as a substitute for medical assessment of heavy menstrual bleeding.

Heavy periods may be associated with fibroids, adenomyosis, endometriosis, hormonal changes, thyroid dysfunction, pregnancy complications, medication effects or an underlying bleeding disorder.

Seek urgent medical assistance if bleeding is rapidly soaking through menstrual products, if large clots are repeatedly passed, or if bleeding is accompanied by fainting, marked dizziness, shortness of breath, chest pain, confusion or severe weakness.

Bleeding between periods, bleeding after intercourse, bleeding after menopause or a sudden major change in the usual menstrual pattern requires medical assessment.

Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding may contribute to iron deficiency and anaemia.

Persistent tiredness, pallor, dizziness, headaches, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath or reduced exercise tolerance should be discussed with a healthcare professional.

Do not describe Shepherd’s Purse as treating fibroids, endometriosis, adenomyosis, polycystic ovary syndrome or a bleeding disorder.

Limited clinical research has examined specific Shepherd’s Purse preparations alongside conventional medicine. These results do not establish this 1:2 liquid extract as a proven stand-alone treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding.

Do not replace prescribed tranexamic acid, hormonal medication, iron therapy or another treatment with Shepherd’s Purse unless advised by the healthcare professional managing your care.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist before use if you take anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication, regular anti-inflammatory medicine, hormonal medication or another treatment that may influence bleeding.

Reliable information about interactions with medicines remains limited.

Do not change or discontinue prescribed medication without advice from the healthcare professional managing your treatment.

The current product provides an adult dosage only.

Do not give this practitioner preparation to a child or adolescent unless specifically prescribed by a suitably qualified healthcare practitioner.

Discontinue use seven days before general anaesthesia, surgery or an invasive procedure unless otherwise directed by your treating healthcare professional.

Contains ethanol.

Keep out of reach of children.

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.

Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

Store away from flames, sparks, hot surfaces and other ignition sources due to the 23% ethanol content.

Follow any additional storage instructions printed on the current Australian product label.