Shepherd's Purse

Common Name:

Shepherd’s Purse

Botanical Name:

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Short Description:

Shepherd’s Purse is a styptic and astringent herb best known for controlling excessive bleeding—especially from the uterus. It is traditionally used for heavy menstrual flow, postpartum hemorrhage, and minor wounds.

Parts Used:

Aerial parts (fresh or dried)

Actions:

Astringent, styptic, hemostatic, diuretic, uterine tonic

Energetics:

Cooling, drying, bitter

Body Systems:

Reproductive, circulatory, urinary

Spiritual/Energetic Uses:

Supports containment, boundaries, and energetic stability. Shepherd’s Purse helps restore structure when things feel out of control—physically (like heavy bleeding) or emotionally.

Planetary/Dosha Associations:

Planetary: Saturn and Mars
Dosha: Balances Pitta and Kapha; may aggravate Vata in excess

Safety Notes:

Use short-term and in acute situations. Avoid during pregnancy except under professional guidance. Works best when made into a fresh tincture, as drying reduces potency.

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Here is the clinical-style herbal entry for Savory:

Common Name:

Savory (Summer Savory / Winter Savory)

Botanical Name:

Satureja hortensis (Summer Savory), Satureja montana (Winter Savory)

Short Description:

Savory is a warming, aromatic herb traditionally used to stimulate digestion, relieve gas, and reduce intestinal cramping. It also has antimicrobial and immune-supportive effects and is often used as a culinary digestive aid.

Parts Used:

Leaves and flowering tops (fresh or dried)

Actions:

Carminative, antimicrobial, antispasmodic, digestive stimulant, expectorant

Energetics:

Warming, drying, aromatic

Body Systems:

Digestive, respiratory, immune

Spiritual/Energetic Uses:

Ignites inner fire and assertiveness. Savory clears emotional stagnation, boosts confidence, and supports clear expression—especially when one feels sluggish or repressed.

Planetary/Dosha Associations:

Planetary: Mars and Mercury
Dosha: Balances Kapha and Vata; may aggravate Pitta

Safety Notes:

Very safe in culinary amounts. Use in moderation medicinally due to its potency and dryness. Best combined with moistening herbs for long-term use in dry constitutions.