Birth remedies are a valuable tool for supporting physiological birth and Shepherd’s Purse has been used traditionally and folklorically used as an effective remedy for postpartum haemorrhage. Now there is evidence of its efficacy at clinical trial.
However, purchasing Shepherd’s Purse should in no way be a substitute for appropriate health care, or medical care, if needed during birth, for example in the case of postpartum haemorrhage, which is a serious medical condition. Birthing tinctures are a holistic, complementary therapy for birth and it is the responsibility of each birthing mother to decide on aspects of safety which feel appropriate to her.