Purslane is a green, leafy vegetable that can be eaten raw or cooked. It is known scientifically as Portulaca oleracea and is also called pigweed, little hogweed, fat weed, and pusley. This succulent plant contains about 93% water. It has red stems and small, green leaves. It has a slightly sour or salty taste, similar to spinach and watercress.
Nutrition Content:
In addition, it contains significant amounts of fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C and B vitamins, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, calcium and copper minerals, and powerful antioxidant compounds.
Plenty of omega-3 fatty acids in the content of purslane helps to reduce the amount of bad cholesterol in the body and can prevent the risk of a heart attack. In the content of potassium blood pressure, ie, blood vessels can reduce tension on the heart.
