Portulaca oleracea L.
Little Hogweed
Annual plant grown 40 cm tall, stem prostrate leaves clustered at stem joints and end flowers yellow, single fruit pod
The plant may be eaten as a leaf vegetable. All parts of Purslane are edible raw or cooked. The seeds can be eaten raw or used to make a flour. Purslane has been used as a folk medicine in many countries, acting as a febrifuge, antiseptic, and so forth. It exhibits a wide range of pharmacological effects, including antibacterial , anti-inflammatory , antioxidant , and wound-healing properties.
The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and Mazhar Botanic Garden does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes.
