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?
Article Content:
- .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:Portulaca oleracea.
Phytochemicals and constituents of Purslane.
Purslane powder contains high levels of:
Essential fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6 (prevents inflammatory conditions),
Pectin (known to lower cholesterol),
Fiber (promotes efficient elimination of toxins which promotes proper functioning of the immune system, thereby lowering the risk of many serious illnesses),
Vitamins and minerals (to support all bodily functions),
Antioxidants (protection from free radicals that damage and destroy healthy cells),
Coenzyme Q10 (reduces many signs of aging),
Glutathione (immune system support, detoxifying agent),
Noradrenaline (supports adrenal glands),
Dopa and Dopamine (known for muscle relaxant properties),
Carbohydrates (the body easily and efficiently converts into fuel).
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.
Purslane is rich in pectin, which is known to lower cholesterol. It has been used as a hypolipidemic agent (lowers the fat content of blood) and in the healing of wounds, boils and burn injuries. Minerals found in Purslane include phosphorus, zinc, silicon, copper, calcium, manganese, magnesium, iron and abnormally high levels of potassium.
This palatable vegetable is very well endowed with nutrients and ranks in the top percentile of RDI [recommended dietary intake] for alpha-linolenic-acid, beta-carotene, tocopherol, magnesium and potassium.
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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?




