Families and genera are young stems and leaves of Portulaca oleracea.

Alias longevity vegetable, longevity vegetable, five elements, wasp, ponytail.

Cold and sweet in nature; Entering the heart, liver, spleen and large intestine meridian.

Efficacy is mainly used for clearing away heat and toxic materials, promoting diuresis, removing dampness, promoting blood circulation, reducing swelling, removing dust and sterilizing, diminishing inflammation and relieving pain, stopping bleeding and cooling blood. Indications: dysentery, enteritis, nephritis, postpartum uterine bleeding, bloody stool, mastitis and other diseases.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Name: Portulaca oleracea and Portulaca oleracea seeds.

External use: Fresh Portulaca oleracea juice is used to treat eczema and dermatitis at acute erythema exudation stage, which has the functions of eliminating dampness and relieving itching, clearing away heat and reducing swelling. Can be used for cosmetic dermatitis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, hormone-dependent dermatitis, cystitis and other allergic dermatitis accompanied by erythema, papules, exudation, edema, pain and itching.