CAPSELLAE, Herba / Ji Cai / Shepherd's Purse

CAPSELLAE, Herba (Chinese: 荠菜 Ji Cai, English: Shepherd's Purse)

Shepherd's Purse is used in the DC formula. The formula calls for six grams of extract powders so buy six packets and add the packets to the extract powders and mix well.

According to Western medicine Shepherd's purse is used internally to stop bleeding, especially for heavy menstruation, nosebleeds, hemorrhoids, blood in urine and wounds.

Note: The Diab etes Cure formula states that Shepherd's Purse is a Chinese herb, however, according to our East Earth Trade Winds herbalist it has been difficult to identify. There are several Chinese names for this herb listed in obscure books. For example, Chi Ts'ai, ti-mi ts'ai, hu sheng cai, ji xin cai, jing chang cai, di ai, xiang ji and qing ming cao are all listed as names for this herb, however, neither the botanical name (Capsellae Bursa Pastoris) nor the Chinese names mentioned are listed in the most authoritative herb books that we have. However, the Sanjiu brand of herbs we offer here does have Capsellae. The Chinese name is Ji Cai which is the Pinyin spelling of "Chi Ts'ai which we listed above.

Size: 15 gm

 The efficacy of this product has not been confirmed by research. Traditional use does not establish that the product will achieve the claimed results.

---

Packets can be taken singly or combined with other herbs to make a formula. Use one packet to four cups water. Drink 1-3 cups per day. Please consult Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica for more information on the uses of individual herbs. There are many books that give recipes for formulas that you can make with the Sanjiu herbs.