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    St. Francis Shepherd's Purse Tincture, Traditional Western Herbal Uterine Tonic for Menstrual Pain, 50ml

    St. Francis Shepherd's Purse Tincture, Traditional Western Herbal Uterine Tonic for Menstrual Pain, 50ml

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      St. Francis Shepherd's Purse Tincture is a single-herb liquid extract of shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris, flowering tops) at 250 mg QCE per millilitre.

      50ml | St. Francis Shepherd's Purse Tincture 50ml

      St. Francis Shepherd's Purse Tincture, Traditional Western Herbal Uterine Tonic for Menstrual Pain, 50ml

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      St. Francis Shepherd's Purse Tincture Details

      Used in Traditional Western Herbalism as a uterine tonic and for menstrual pain, as well as for diarrhea.

      Shepherd's purse is a small, unassuming plant found in waste ground across the temperate world, named for the heart-shaped seed pods that resemble a medieval shepherd's pouch. Its traditional use is specific and long-standing: as a uterine tonic, and for heavy or painful menstruation.

      Made from shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris, flowering tops) at 250 mg Quantity Crude Equivalent per millilitre, in a base of distilled water and certified organic alcohol. 50 ml with a dropper.

      St. Francis Herb Farm has been making liquid herbal extracts in Ontario since 1988. Their tinctures use certified organic alcohol and distilled water, and are made to a stated extraction ratio so you know the strength of what you are taking.

      Who St. Francis Shepherd's Purse Tincture Is For

      This is for women dealing with menstrual pain or heavy periods who want a traditional herbal option. It is also traditionally used for diarrhea, which is a separate and unrelated use.

      Consult a practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist, and **before use if you have a history of kidney stones**. Heavy menstrual bleeding that is new or worsening should be investigated rather than managed, since it can point to fibroids or other causes.

      St. Francis Shepherd's Purse Tincture Features and Benefits

      • Single-Herb Tincture — Shepherd's Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) alone, with no blend to dilute it.
      • Stated Extraction Ratio — 250 mg Quantity Crude Equivalent per millilitre, so you know the strength.
      • Certified Organic Alcohol — The extraction base is organic, not industrial ethanol.
      • Liquid Absorbs Faster Than Capsules — Tinctures do not need to disintegrate before absorption can begin.
      • Dropper Dosing — Adjustable to the drop, which capsules cannot match.
      • Made in Ontario Since 1988 — St. Francis Herb Farm has been making liquid extracts in Canada for over thirty years.
      • 50ml Bottle — A practical size for a single-herb tincture taken three times daily.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Product Information

      ➕ What is St. Francis Shepherd's Purse Tincture?
      A single-herb liquid extract of shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris, flowering tops) at 250 mg QCE per millilitre, in a 50 ml dropper bottle.
      ➕ How much do I take?
      Adults: 2 ml (60 drops) 3 times daily in a little water on an empty stomach.
      ➕ Why a tincture rather than capsules?
      Liquid extracts absorb without needing to disintegrate first, and a dropper lets you adjust the dose to the drop.
      ➕ Does it contain alcohol?
      Yes. Certified organic alcohol is the extraction solvent — it is what pulls the compounds from the plant. Taken in a little water the amount per dose is very small, but it is worth knowing if you avoid alcohol.

      Benefits of Ingredients

      ➕ Where does the name come from?
      The heart-shaped seed pods resemble a medieval shepherd's pouch, which is what gives the plant its common name.
      ➕ What is a uterine tonic?
      A traditional herbal category for plants used to support uterine tone and function, particularly around menstruation.
      ➕ Why is it also used for diarrhea?
      That is a separate traditional use, unrelated to the uterine one. Both are documented in Traditional Western Herbalism.
      ➕ What does Quantity Crude Equivalent mean?
      Quantity Crude Equivalent tells you how much raw herb each millilitre represents. A 1:4 tincture at 250 mg QCE means every millilitre carries the equivalent of 250 mg of dried herb. Stating the ratio is what separates a properly made tincture from one that simply lists an ingredient.

      Usage and Storage

      ➕ How do I take it?
      Adults: 2 ml (60 drops) 3 times daily in a little water on an empty stomach.
      ➕ Are there any cautions?
      Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist and before use if you have a history of kidney stones. Not for use during pregnancy.
      ➕ How should I store it?
      Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light with the cap closed. Keep out of reach of children.

      Used in Traditional Western Herbalism as a uterine tonic and for menstrual pain, as well as for diarrhea.

      Additional Ingredients

      Distilled water, certified organic alcohol.

      Warnings

      Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist and before use if you have a history of kidney stones. Not for use during pregnancy.

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