Herb comparison
Agrimony (agrimonia eupatoria) vs Shepherd’s Purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris)
Both plants are listed as traditional remedies for 1 of the same condition, which is why they are easy to confuse. Their descriptions and full safety notes are below, free.
- About
- Agrimony is an erect, slightly aromatic perennial that grows to around 3 ft (1 m). It has paired leaves that are green above and silvery-green beneath, and it bears small, bright yellow, five-petaled flowers arranged on slender spikes.Shepherd’s purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) is an annual to biennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves, small white 4-petaled flowers, and distinctive heart-shaped seed pods resembling an old-fashioned pouch.
- Safety & precautions
- Can aggravate constipation.Pregnancy: Avoid; can stimulate uterine contractions. Blood Pressure: Considered hypertensive, so those with high blood pressure should consult a professional. General: Intended only for short-term use.
Safety text above is printed in full and is never abbreviated. For each plant’s complete precautions, drug and food interactions and preparation notes, open its own page - both are free.