Just Another Weed I Cant Live Without by tjpezlo

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Just Another Weed I Cant Live Without
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Unknown to many, purslane may be the most important vegetable that hasn’t made its way to our diet. The reason being is that for many years it has been treated as an annoying weed in our backyard. It’s usually weeded out to make our surroundings look clean.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJBiXKoKB5g
The scientific name of purslane is **Portulaca oleracea**, and it has a slightly sour and salty taste that makes it an interesting addition to the palate. The entire plant, including the leaves, stem, flowers, and seeds, are edible and have been used for thousands of years in different variations.
Its unique flavor and extremely beneficial nutrients make purslane one of the best-kept secrets in the vegetable worldAside from culinary usages; purslane has also been used in traditional medicine in China and parts of India.
<h2>Nutrition Facts</h2>
Purslane fresh leaves contains omega 3 fatty acids more than any other plant source in the solar system, and an extraordinary amount for a plant, some 8.5 mg for every gram of weight.  It has vitamin A, B, C and E — six times more E than spinach — beta carotene — seven times more of that than carrots — magnesium, calcium, potassium, folate, lithium — keep you sane — iron and is 2.5% protein. Two pigments, one in the leaves and one in the yellow blossoms, have been proven anti-mutagenic in lab studies, meaning they help keep human cells from mutating, which is how cancer gets started. And you get all that for about 15 calories per 100 gram (three ounce) serving. As a mild diuretic, it might even lower your blood pressure as well. 
It rich in dietary fiber, iron,  manganese, potassium, and copper. Its betalain pigments (powerful antioxidant compounds) and carotenoids round out this veritable treasure trove of nutrients and beneficial organic compounds.

<h2>Health Benefits of Purslane</h2>
•	**Heart Health:** In terms of boosting the strength of your cardiovascular system, purslane can help in a variety of ways. Most notably, researchers were shocked when they saw the very high levels of omega-3 fatty acids in purslane, at levels higher than in some fish oils. Omega-3s help to reduce the amount of “bad” cholesterol in the body and promote a healthier cholesterol balance in our bloodstream. The potassium found in purslane can reduce blood pressure due to its behavior as a vasodilator, meaning that it relaxes blood vessels and reduces strain on the heart.

•	**Weight Loss Aid:** Purslane is very low in calories, but it is nutrient-rich and packed with dietary fiber which means it can help you lose weight. People can feel full after a meal of purslane, but they won’t necessarily up their calorie intake by very much, thereby helping people who are struggling to lose weight or maintain their diets.

•	**Child Development:** It can help in the proper development of children. Early studies suggest that high levels of omega-3s in young children have resulted in a decrease in certain developmental disorders, including autism, ADHD, and other issues that affect millions of children across the world.

•	**Gastrointestinal Diseases:** Some people may shy away from alternative medicine treatments for their various health conditions, but in traditional Chinese medicine, purslane was widely used to treat everything from diarrhea and intestinal bleeding to hemorrhoids and dysentery. While most Western medicine wouldn’t confirm these findings, purslane (known as Ma Chi Xian in Chinese medicine) is still used to this day for a wide variety of intestinal conditions. These benefits are mainly attributed to the presence of so many beneficial organic compounds found in purslane, including dopamine, malic acid, citric acid, alanine, glucose, and many others.

•	**Skin Conditions:** Along with gastrointestinal issues, purslane can treat a wide variety of skin conditions as well. The high levels of vitamin A, combined with the cocktail of compounds found in this “weed” mean that it can help to reduce inflammation on bee stings and snake bites when applied topically, but can also boost the healthy appearance of the skin, reduce wrinkles, and stimulate healing of skin cells to remove scars and blemishes when consumed.

•	**Cancer Prevention:** One of the most widespread and tragic diseases in the world today is cancer, so any anti-carcinogenic food item is highly praised. Purslane has significant levels of vitamin C and vitamin A, both of which act as antioxidants to prevent certain cancers, specifically lung and oral cancers. However, purslane also contains betalain pigment compounds, which give the plant its distinctive yellow and red coloring. Beta-cyanins and beta-xanthins have been directly connected with anti-mutagenic effects in the body, meaning that they prevent free radicals from causing mutations in healthy cells, thereby helping to prevent the development of cancer.

•	**Vision Booster:** Vitamin A and beta-carotene have both beenconnected to eye health and vision for many years. Purslane can help to prevent macular degeneration and cataracts by eliminating free radicals that attack the cells of the eye and cause these commonly age-related diseases.

•	**Strong Bones:** It helps build strong bones. The range of minerals in purslane makes it a healthy choice for people who want to protect their bones. Calcium, magnesium, iron, and manganese are all elements required to develop bone tissue and speed the healing process of the bones in our body. This can help you prevent osteoporosis, a common age-related condition that affects millions of people.

•	**Improved Circulation:** The high content of iron and copper in purslane mean that it will stimulate the production of red blood cells. Both of these minerals are essential for boosting circulation, which means more oxygen being delivered to essential parts of the body, increased healing speed of cells and organs, increased hair growth, and a general improvement of metabolic efficiency!

•	**Strengthen the immune system:** Purslane ranks high in vitamin c making it valuable in preventing common diseases like colds, sinus infections, etc.. Its a great tonic food to strengthen one’s immune system.

NOTE: The plant can alse be potentially be harmful to us. Researchers have found about purslane is the relatively high content of oxalic acid, which can exacerbate the formation of oxalates in the body that could lead to kidney stones. Boiling purslane down in water is highly recommended to eliminate oxalic acid without losing many of the other beneficial nutrients.

Sources:
http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/purslane.html
http://www.eattheweeds.com/purslane-omega-3-fatty-weed/
https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/vegetable/purslane.html
http://zaiqa.net/2011/06/kulfa-gosht/
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@kyusho ·
The more we learn about the benefits of natural plants and their health ramifications, the faster we can put big pharmaceuticals out of control.  Thank you so much @tjpezlo for this article.
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@tjpezlo ·
yup, its interesting to note that as a kid  growing up in the province, my parents use to ask me trim down this weed . hope more and more research will be take to optimize the use of this wonder weed
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@kyusho ·
And the Dandelions.
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@sunscape ·
I love adding a purslane to our salads.  It gives it a nice unique flavor and the health benefits are a great natural bonus.  I also love dandelion greens too!  Great informative post, thanks for the read.
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@tjpezlo ·
@sunscape can you share us how you prepare this salad? we would love to know how its done in your place.
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@sunscape ·
There is not much to show really, I pick the smallest new leaves and wash them well.  I just add them whole to my regular salads to add a little peppery flavor.  ;-)
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@schooliskul ·
Nice. Is this alugbati, bok? or Is it a different kind?
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@future24 ·
Nice! :) -upvoted and followed
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@tjpezlo ·
thanks @future24
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