Shepherd's Purse

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Also known as:  Chi-Ts’ai;  Cocowort;  Pickpocket;  Pick-Pocket;  Saint James Weed;  Shepherd’s Heart;  St James Weed;  Toywort;  Witches’ Pouches

 

Description

Shepherd’s Purse is a small, erect Herb with seed pods that resemble an old-fashioned leather purse.

 

Botanical Name

 Capsella bursa-pastoris

 Shepherd’s Purse is from the Cabbage (Cruciferae) family.

 

Part Used

 Dried aerial parts

 

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