Shepherd's Purse Herb Cut

An annual with an erect, simple or branching stem and 6-18 inches tall. The basal leaves are in a rosette of gray-green, pinnatifid leaves. The stem leaves are small and clasping. Tiny white flowers grow in terminal cymes. The fruit is a flattened, heart-shaped or triangular, notched pod. It is common in fields, waste places, along roadsides everywhere. The leaves are a salad herb, and is high in Vit.K. It is a diuretic, styptic, hemostatic & astringent. Steep 1 teaspoon of any part of the plant for 30 minutes. Drink cold, 2 or more cups a day, or as needed, for a tonic. Drink hot for a diaphoretic. UPC: 084783018131. Origin(s): Croatia, Hungary. Latin Name(s): Capsella bursa pastoris. Also known as: Cocowort, shepherd's heart, pickpocket, toywort, St. James' weed, St. James' wort, St. Anthony's fire. Plant Part(s) Used: Herb. Appearance: Pale green & cream. Aroma: Pleasant. Taste: Leaf-like. GMO Status: Non-GMO.Allergen: None.Additives: Free of any additives or preservatives.A