Shepherd’s bag, cut out
Shepherd’s bag by Jacob Hooy.
Shepherd’s purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) is a plant belonging to the cruciferous family (Brassicaceae). The plant is regarded as a weed when it grows in ornamental gardens, vegetable gardens, grassland and fields. The Dutch name is derived from the heart-shaped, 6–9 mm long seed heads, which resemble the pouches formerly used by shepherds and farmers. In common parlance, the species is also known as ‘spoon thief’, ‘spoon herb’, ‘purse herb’, ‘little bag herb’, ‘blood herb’, ‘duck’s feet’, ‘goose’s tongues’, ‘spoons and forks’, ‘mother’s purse’ and ‘garden spoon’.
Specificaties
| SKU | 20820 |
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| Weight | N/A |
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Shepherd’s bag by Jacob Hooy.
Shepherd’s purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) is a plant belonging to the cruciferous family (Brassicaceae). The plant is regarded as a weed when it grows in ornamental gardens, vegetable gardens, grassland and fields. The Dutch name is derived from the heart-shaped, 6–9 mm long seed heads, which resemble the pouches formerly used by shepherds and farmers. In common parlance, the species is also known as ‘spoon thief’, ‘spoon herb’, ‘purse herb’, ‘little bag herb’, ‘blood herb’, ‘duck’s feet’, ‘goose’s tongues’, ‘spoons and forks’, ‘mother’s purse’ and ‘garden spoon’.
Shepherd’s bag. Shepherd’s bag.
Instructions for use
Prepare as a herbal tea. Use 1 to 2 teaspoons of herbs per teacup, then pour boiling water over them. Leave to steep for 10 minutes, just like tea. You can drink several cups of it.
Storage advice
Store in a dry, cool, dark place, in a sealed container and out of the reach of children.
Warnings
Do not use during pregnancy. Not suitable for children under 12 years of age. Consult a doctor, therapist or expert before using plants if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or suffering from an illness. Plants may have side effects, contraindications and interactions with other medicines.
