Capsella Bursa-pastoris Herb vs Sappanwood

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Capsella Bursa-pastoris Herb

Capsella bursa-pastoris

Womens Health

Caesalpinia sappan

Womens Health

Capsella Bursa-pastoris Herb

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Sappanwood

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Universal weed with hemostatic properties used across world cultures for bleeding conditions, urinary infections, and wound healing.

Thai and Chinese medicinal heartwood used to invigorate blood, resolve stasis, and reduce swelling.

Active Compounds

bursinic acid, flavonoids, choline, tyramine

brazilin, sappanchalcone, 3-deoxysappanone, protosappanin

Traditional Uses

hemostatic for uterine bleeding in European folk medicine, urinary tract treatment, wound healing compress

blood stasis, menstrual disorders, wound swelling, infections

Modern Uses

hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic

antiplatelet, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic

Adult Dosage

3-6g dried herb as tea or 4ml tincture

3-9g heartwood daily

Contraindications

pregnancy - oxytocic action, thyroid conditions

pregnancy, bleeding disorders

Side Effects

uterine contractions, rare allergic reaction

anticoagulant effect

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E