Culinary delights of the spring season

Capsella bursa-pastoris herb, known by its common name shepherd's-purse because of its triangular, purse-like pods, has been used in the traditional Austrian medicine internally as tea or tincture, or externally as tincture, tea or ointments, for treatment of disorders of the skin, locomotor system, cardiovascular system, hemostasis, and gynaecologic problems. [Photo provided to China Daily]