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Shepard's Purse (Capsella Bursa pastoris) is named for its small pods, which resemble the purses worn on the belts of medieval men. Often growing in fields as a feed supplement for grazing animals, its popularity has grown throughout the world. It is particularly favored in Asia, where it is used for food throughout parts of China and within Japan, where it is used in the dish Nanakusa-no-sekku; a traditional food eaten n ritual once a year for good health and long life.Within herbal practice, it is valued for its ability to stop hemorrhaging. This application is known within herbal traditions for being particularly effective in stepping issue with the stomach, lungs, uterus, and kidneys. Similarly, it is sometimes used to treat external wounds. This is a 1 lb packet of Shepard's Purse.