This picture shows purslane, a typical weed that grows in gardens and lawns. Despite plucking up or using pesticides to kill it, it is a pleasant and beneficial plant that may be utilized as a pot herb.
I came to know purslane’s benefits while working on a project for a community garden. Suggestion of an expert gardener, purslane is a big source of omega-3 fatty acids that can help lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels and also can be used as a garnish or in salads. Since then, instead of wasting or plucking purslane from my garden, I’ve decided it a point to include it in my meals. To learn more about the advantages of purslane, keep reading:
According to Mother Earth Living, the omega-3 fatty acids in purslane serve as brain fuel, a heart attack preventative, and a depression therapy.
Antioxidants
According to Mother Earth Living, the plant is also rich in antioxidants, which preserve cells and delay aging.
Magnesium and calcium
Consuming purslane helps keep your muscles, bones, and teeth healthy.
(4) Calcium
Since purslane contains potassium, which lowers blood pressure, it is a great addition to your diet.
Iron
The majority of people think that red meat and beans are the only food sources of iron. On the other hand, purslane, according to Heal With Food, is a good source of iron.
Beta-carotene
The green color of purslane may give you the impression that it contains little beta carotene, but according to the Chicago Tribune, it is one of the plant’s most vital components.
Hydration
93 percent of the water in Purslane is water, claims Progressive Health. Consume the plant to hydrate your body’s cells.
Melatonin and glutathione
According to Progressive Health, purslane includes melatonin, which controls sleep-wake cycles, and glutathione, an antioxidant that helps prevent cell damage.
The antioxidant betalain found in purslane, according to Progressive Health, helps stop cholesterol from harming blood vessels. The capacity of purslane to lower LDL cholesterol levels is widely documented.
Tryptophan
This vital amino acid that affects mood can be found in purslane. Consuming purslane can help with depression, claims Progressive Health.
