Fresh purslane has slightly succulent leaves and a mildly tangy flavor. Depending on local culinary traditions, it can be incorporated into salads, soups and cooked vegetable dishes.
Flora & Fauna
Treat it like a nutritious vegetable rather than a medicine.
The Bottom Line
Purslane deserves attention for a much better reason than the claim that it “cures everything.”
It’s a nutrient-dense leafy plant containing ALA omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, magnesium, calcium, vitamin C, vitamin E and carotenoids. Research also suggests potentially beneficial effects on some metabolic markers, although stronger
