Portulaca oleracea is a kind of wild vegetable. People living in big cities should rarely see this kind of wild vegetable, and they probably won't know it if they do. It belongs to Portulaca oleracea, and its vitality is very tenacious, so it should be seen in every city in China. Its leaves are a little thick and not very big, so it looks cute, with green leaves and red stems. Its flowering period is 5 to 8 months. Portulaca oleracea can be found in the fields of villages and on the corners of roads in cities. I remember when I was young, my elders would make purslane into dishes to eat, and others would use it to soak in water with beer. Let's take a look at what role and efficacy Portulaca oleracea has.

Although purslane looks very humble, it has many functions. Portulaca oleracea is rich in malic acid, glucose and vitamin E. Picking some Portulaca oleracea in the field in summer can be cold-mixed, steamed and stir-fried, so that when enjoying delicious food, it can also play the role of clearing away heat, quenching thirst and diuresis.

The content of ω-3 fatty acids in Portulaca oleracea L. is higher than that in humans and other plants, which can resist the invasion of bile acids. Therefore, if you eat Portulaca oleracea regularly, it can dilute the cholesterol content of human body and prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. If it is sucked by mosquitoes, break the leaves of Portulaca oleracea and apply them to the affected area, which has the functions of anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, detumescence and pain relief.

Of course, in addition to the above-mentioned effects, purslane is also rich in vitamin A and carotene, which can not only resist oxidation, delay aging, but also improve scalp resistance. Chopping purslane and soaking it in boiling water, and then adding beer to wash your hair can restrain the growth of white hair. Of course, purslane can not only be eaten fresh, but also be a good dish when dried. Sun-dried purslane, like dried prunes, is made into stuffed buns, which may be fried with meat. That's called Xiang Xiang, who cried the children next door! When tea leaves are soaked in water, it can also reduce blood sugar and blood pressure.

However, we should be reminded that purslane belongs to cold food, which is not suitable for pregnant women. Friends with poor spleen and stomach eat too much diarrhea, so we don't want to be greedy!