Portulaca oleracea is rich in nutrients such as dihydroxyethylamine, malic acid, glucose, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin E, carotene, vitamin B and vitamin C. Portulaca oleracea has outstanding nutritional characteristics, and its ω-3 fatty acid content is higher than that of people and plants. Omega-3 fatty acids can inhibit the absorption of bile acids, reduce blood cholesterol concentration and improve the elasticity of blood vessel wall, which is very beneficial to the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
eat
Portulaca oleracea can be eaten raw or cooked, and the soft stems can be cooked like spinach. But if you are not used to its strong taste, don't use too much. The leaves at the top of Portulaca oleracea stem are soft and can be cooked like watercress. They can be used to make soups or sauces, mayonnaise and stews. Portulaca oleracea can be cooked with shredded radish or mashed potatoes, or with onions or tomatoes, and its stems and leaves can be pickled with vinegar.
officinal
Zanggeri, a Tibetan medicine, is used to treat red and white dysentery, leucorrhea with red and white discharge and enteritis, and externally to treat erysipelas, carbuncle and insect and snake bites. Portulaca oleracea: Whole herb is mainly used to treat dysentery, leucorrhea with reddish discharge, enteritis and gonorrhea: China Tibetan medicine is used externally.