Shepherd’s Purse, Cut & Sifted (Capsella Bursa Pastoris) – Dried Herb,

Shepherd’s Purse, also known as shepherd's bag, lady's purse. witches' pouches and pick-pocket, is so-named because the plant bears triangular-shaped seed pods that resemble dangling purses.

The herb is used for culinary purposes in Asia, where it is often found in wonton fillings and in rice cakes. The herb is also tinctured, added to tea blends, or infused in oil for use in making topical ointments and salves.