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. Historically, it has been noted for helping with urinary issues, diarrhea, and emotional tension.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. Known for its powerful ability to arrest bleeding, it has been historically used in cases of hemorrhage.
- 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: Use short-term for acute bleeding concerns.
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.