Now that people's living standards have improved, they have begun to pay attention to remembering the bitter and thinking of the sweet. This not only allows them to appreciate the hard work of the older generation, but also helps people's health. A common vegetable is purslane. It is said that it can also lower blood sugar. So can purslane lower blood sugar? How to eat it? Is Purslane edible?

Purslane can lower blood sugar. It is a wild plant that is rich in norepinephrine, which regulates pancreatic islets and promotes secretion. It has the effect of insulin, so if you insist on taking it, it will have a certain hypoglycemic effect. Although purslane can have a hypoglycemic effect, it is not a drug after all. It can only play a regulatory role and must not be used as a hypoglycemic drug.

The method of eating purslane is very simple. You can blanch it and then cool it. This can keep the nutrients in the purslane from being lost. You can also blanch it and cut it into cubes for making dumplings, steamed buns, etc. , you can also blanch it and stir-fry it with bacon, and you can cook it according to your own taste.

It is not recommended to eat purslane. Purslane belongs to the family Purslane, but it is different from wild purslane. The stems and leaves of purslane are relatively small. The flowers are relatively large, so they are often planted in green belts or for viewing. It is not recommended for consumption.