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| | Herbal Descriptions - Capsella - Capsella bursa-pastoris (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31) |
 | | Capsella, also called Pickpocket, Witch’s Pouch, Rattle Pouch, Caseweed, Blindweed, Shepherd's Purse, Mother’s Heart, Cocowort, and St. James’ Wort, is indigenous to Europe and western Africa, and very abundant in Great Britain. |
 | | Capsella has been used regulate menstrual problems, and by midwives to stimulate uterine contractions and prevent post-partum hemorrhage. |
 | | Capsella contains saponins, bursinic acid, flavonoids (including Quercetin), choline, beta carotene, and Vitamins B, C, and K. Capsella has also been used to treat diarrhea, kidney stones, hemorrhoids, nosebleeds, and varicose veins. |
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