Description: Capsella
bursa-pastoris, known by its common name Shepherd's Purse because of its
triangular flat fruits which are purse-like, is a small (up to 0.5 m) annual
and ruderal flowering plant in the mustard family Brassicaceae.
It is native to
eastern Europe and Asia minor but is naturalized and considered a common weed
in many parts of the world, especially in colder climates, including British
Isles where it is regarded as an archaeophyte, North America and China but also
in the Mediterranean and North Africa.
Botanical Name:
Capsella bursa pastoris
Common Names: Shepherd's Purse
Medicinal Part: Aerial Part
INCI Name: Capsella Bursa Pastoris
Safety Guidelines: Not to be used during
pregnancy and lactation. Excessive use should be avoided.
CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
Max Ashes: 10.0
Max Foreign Matters (%): 2.0
Max Loss on Drying (%): 10.0
*This product is sold for further processing only.
