Have you ever seen this around your house? Here's what you should know:
Purslane, also known as
Portulaca oleracea, is
considered a common weed to many that may even be growing in your
garden right now, without your explicit invitation. It started its
cultivation in India and Persia, and spread to the rest of the world.
Some cultures pluck it out and throw it away with leaf clippings and
other weeds, while others cultivate it specifically to eat as food.
Purslane is an aesthetically attractive weed with fleshy leaves and
often yellow flowers, but its health benefits are even more desirable.
The seeds of purslane are so powerful they can stay
viable in land for up to 40 years – and this is a natural crop –
no GMO!
It grows in a well-tended garden and in arid climates, often equally as
well. This resilient plant poses similar benefits for our immune
systems and overall health.
Often called pigweed, Purslane has more
beneficial Omega 3 fatty acids than
many fish oils! The weed also has one of the highest levels of vitamin A
among all leafy green vegetables (1320 IU/100 g, provides 44% of RDA).
High Vitamin A foods can help
protect us from many types of cancers and helps to boost eye health.
Also in purslane are vitamins C, and B-complex including riboflavin,
pyridoxine, and niacin, as well as carotenoids, and trace minerals like
iron, magnesium, and calcium.
Furthermore, purslane is full of two different types of
betalain alkaloid pigments – a reddish beta-cyanis and a yellow
beta-xanthins, which are equally potent antioxidants and anti-mutagens.
With all these nutritional benefits, and the large amounts of money
we spend on supplements to better our health, it seems purslane should
be elevated from weed status to health-boosting, everyday food. Purslane
packs a powerful nutritional punch, for certain.
Warning: Although purslane can be beneficial for humans, the plant is toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. If your pet ingests this plant, contact your local veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435.*
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By
Christina Sarich via
Healthy Holistic Living
