Shepherd’s purse
Shepherd’s purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) forms a rosette of leaves consisting of elongated, strongly notched leaves.
The heart-shaped seeds are on long stalks around the stem.
Small, white flowers sit at the top of the stems. The plant reaches a height of 30-40 cm.
Shepherd’s purse
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Family and collection time
Shepherd’s purse – detail
Image source: S. Geiberger
Shepherd’s purse belongs to the cruciferous family.
Parts of plant used: seeds
Collection time in detail:
- Seeds: The seeds can be collected throughout the year
- Flowering time: From May to November
Healing effect and application
Healing effect:
Hemostatic effect
Ingredients: (selection)
- Flavonoids
- Potassium
- A peptide with hemostatic activity
Recipe for the kitchen:
Add the seeds fresh to salads, sauces or dips.
References:
Beiser, Rudi: Our edible wild plants. Kosmos Nature Guide 2018
Bühring, Ursel: Praxis-Lehrbuch der modernen Heilpflanzenkunde; Grundlagen – Anwendung – Therapie. Sonntag Publishing House Stuttgart 2005
Pahlow, M. Pharmacist: Medicinal Plants. Bechtermünz Publishing House Augsburg 2001
Schneider, Christine: Finding wild herbs. Ulmer Publishing House Stuttgart 2017
Recipe by Dr. Markus Strauß www.dr-strauss.net
