Although the FDA classifies purslane as a broad-leaved weed, it's a popular vegetable and herb in many other countries, including China, Mexico, and Greece.

Why It's Healthy: Purslane has the highest amount of heart-healthy omega-3 fats of any edible plant, according to researchers at the University of Texas at San Antonio. The scientists also report that this herb has 10 to 20 times more melatonin—an antioxidant that may inhibit cancer growth—than any other fruit or vegetable tested.

Nutrition FactsWater 93.9 grams

Protein 1.3 grams

Carbs 3.4 grams

Calcium 65 mg

Sodium 45 mg

Potassium 494 mg

Miacin 500 us

Calories: 16

Herbal Actions: Alterative, Refrigerant, Bactericide, Antipyretic, Antidote, Antidysenteric, Antiphlogistic, Diuretic, Muscilagenous

Health Benefits of Purslane

1. Purslane is the richest known plant source for Omega 3 acids!!!!!  Omega 3 acids are found mostly in fish oils.  These fatty acids reduce blood cholesterol and blood pressure, clotting inflammation and increase immunity

2. Purslane is high in vitamin C and is used as a scurvy remedy

3. The juice of the leaves is an antidote for wasp stings and snake bites

4. Fresh juice of plant taken with sugar and honey relieves dry coughs

5. Make a plant poultice to soothe sunburn or even a headache

6. Sticky broken leavs of fresh purslane soothes burns stings and swellings.  The juice can be used to treat earaches and soothe sore gums

7. Valuable treatment for urinary and digestive problems

8. Diuretic effect of juice alleviates bladder ailments

9. Mucilaginous properties sooth gastrointestinal problems (dysentary and diarrhea)

10. Heals ulcers, wounds and sores

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