Portulac  farm

Common Name(s): Purslane, garden (common) purslane , pigweed , ma chi xian (Chinese), munyeroo , portulaca , pusley , pussly

 

Purslane most likely originated in the Mediterranean region, but it has been in use since prehistoric times, and is widely referred to in ancient Chinese medicine。

 

Some of the health benefits of purslane include its ability to help lose weight, boost heart health, help in the proper development of children, treat certain gastrointestinal diseases, prevent certain cancers, protect the skin, boost vision, strengthen the immune system, build strong bones, increase circulation， healing speed of cells and organs, increased hair growth, and a general improvement of metabolic efficiency.

 

Heart Health: In terms of boosting the strength of your cardiovascular system, purslane can help in a variety of ways. Most notably, researchers were shocked when they saw the very high levels of omega-3 fatty acids ，vitamin A in purslane, at levels higher than in some fish oils, which are widely considered the best source for these beneficial fatty acids.

 

Benefits: Weight loss Aid, Cancer Prevention, Vision Booster, Strong Bones