Shepherdspurse Herb

This herb mainly contains organic acids, the principal components of which are oxalic acid, tartaric acid, sulfanilic acid, etc. It also contains flavonoids such as rutin, saponins, malic acid, pyruvic acid, amino acids, saccharides, choline, etc.

The fluid extract and decoction of this herb, intraperitoneally injected or given by gavage to mice, shorten bleeding time, but large doses instead prolong bleeding time. The alcohol extract given intravenously produces a transient hypotensive effect in experimental animals. The decoction and fluid extract of Shepherd's Purse markedly excite the animal uterus and strengthen uterine contraction. In addition, this herb has anti-inflammatory, antiulcer, diuretic, coronary-dilating, and antipyretic effects.

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