Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) is primarily used in herbal medicine based on traditional practices rather than robust scientific evidence. Historically, it has been valued for its astringent properties and used to control bleeding, including minor wounds and nosebleeds. In the context of supporting the gums, shepherd's purse has occasionally been used in folk remedies to help manage bleeding gums or minor oral bleeding due to its presumed hemostatic effects. However, there is very limited documentation of its specific use for gum health in traditional European or Asian herbal medicine, and it is not a common or well-established remedy for this purpose. Scientific studies directly evaluating shepherd's purse for gum or oral health are lacking. Most of the available research focuses on its effects on uterine bleeding or as a general hemostatic agent. Therefore, while there is some traditional precedent for shepherd's purse being used as a topical astringent, the evidence supporting its use for gum health is weak and mostly anecdotal. The overall rating for its evidence in supporting the gums is low, and it should not be considered a primary herbal remedy for this body system.

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