What is Purslane? Health benefits and recipes of Purslane.

What is Purslane? Health benefits and recipes of Purslane.

What is Purslane? Health benefits and recipes of Purslane.

Daily we come across many kinds of several plants, herbs, weeds etc. We are very well aware of some of the benefits of some plants like neem, tulsi but still, we tend to ignore many of the very beneficial plants which have several health benefits also. So friends today I am going to tell you about such a weed called Purslane. In this article, I will try to cover each and every question related to Purslane.

What is Purslane? Health benefits and recipes of Purslane.

What is Purslane?

• Purslane is a garden weed which is edible and had several health benefits also.
• It has nutrient even more than some crops.
• Purslane is very good for health.
• It contains omega-3 fatty acids which are good for heart, mind, and vision.
• It also contains vitamins in it.
• It can be cooked.

Where is Purslane found?

• The scientific name of Purslane is Portulaca oleracea.
• It is majorly found in several countries in Asia especially India and Persia.
• But it is now spread all over the world.
• It is commonly found in cleared areas.

Health Benefits of Purslane:

• There are several health benefits of Purslane weed.
• Purslane is a natural remedy for insomnia.
• It has omega-3 fatty acids.
• It is full of nutrients, iron, dietary minerals, vitamins, protein, water, and eicosapentaenoic acid.
• Purslane is very good for health.

How to eat Purslane?

• In several countries, Purslane is cooked and eaten very differently.
• It totally depends on you how you like to eat Purslane.
• Purslane has to washes thoroughly to remove all the soil and dirt from it.
• Purslane is commonly topped on several salads or used in soups.
• In Mexico, people love to add Purslane in their omelets.
• It can also be steamed for about 4-5  minutes and served with little salt and butter on it.
• It also goes very well with cucumber also.
• You can also try Purslane in your smoothies.

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