What are the Benefits of Shepherd's Purse? Shepherd's purse, which is a pioneer in pharmacological studies due to its bioactive content in the root portion containing phytosteroids, flavonoids, alkaloids, and glycosides, offers the following benefits: it helps balance sex hormones and contributes to testosterone hormone balance; it supports muscle development and physical endurance; it helps prevent fatty liver disease; it supports the elimination of edema from the body; its anti-inflammatory properties prevent urinary tract and gallbladder infections; and it helps prevent hirsutism and chronic hair loss in women.