The Logogriph of Purslane: lonica or louina, koursa, kholza and perpehen, adrajne agria, portulaca, baqla hamqa,crazy vegetable, riyla, furfir, farfan, farfag, farfagin, missita, verdilacas, yerba aurato and yerba orate,Crazy herb?

Contents

• Basic Botanical Info of Purslane.
• Origin of the name.
• Botanical description,Ecology and phytogeography.
• Proprieties, uses and cultivation.
• Medicinal Action and Uses.
• Phytochemicals and constituents of Purslane.
• Benefit of Purslane.
• Dosage and application of purslane.
• Research update:Purslane.

Applications and Properties:

Applications:

The expressed juice, taken while fresh, was said to be good for strangury, and taken with sugar and honey to afford relief for dry coughs, shortness of breath and immoderate thirst, as well as for external application in inflammation and sores.
Cooling:It was supposed to cool 'heat in the liver' and to be excellent for hot agues.
Mouth and Teeth.
Inflammatory conditions.
Hypolipidemic or Blood Cholesterol Lowering.
Duretic.
Anti-inflammation,Anti-oxidation,Anti-irritation,Skin hydration

Properties:

Nutritions:Purslane is a uniquely nutritious plant, rich in natural fatty acids, vitamins, antioxidants, and glutathione. Purslane is rich in easily absorbed vitamin C and E, which is known to increase immunity to disease. Dried purslane has about five times more vitamin E than spinach. It is also a good source of coenzyme Q10.
Dosage:The amount of purslane being used depends on the condition(s) being treated. Many practitioners recommend 9-15 grams of dried purslane, or 30-60 grams of fresh purslane for oral administration. Larger amounts can be grounded into a paste to apply to the skin.

Safety and Toxicity:

No Data Available.

Reference:

• 1.The Logogriph of Purslane: lonica or louina, koursa, kholza and perpehen, adrajne agria, portulaca, baqla hamqa,crazy vegetable, riyla, furfir, farfan, farfag, farfagin, missita, verdilacas, yerba aurato and yerba orate,Crazy herb?

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♣ last edit date:Dec 19th 2012 at 14:30