
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea)
Often regarded as a “longevity herb,” common purslane has been grown for more than 4,000 years as an edible and medicinal plant. Its extract is considered to have value as an anti-oxidant. Modern science credits Purslane with anti-inflammatory1, anti-microbial2, anti- P. acne, a pathogen in acne, and anti-oxidative3 properties. Wound healing support4
References:
- Chan K. et al., The analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of Portulaca oleracea L. subsp. Sativa (Haw.) Celak. J Ethnopharmacol. 2000. 73:445-51.
- Lim YH. et al., In vitro activity of kaempferol isolated from the Impatiens balsamina alone and in combination with erythromycin or clindamycin against Propionibacterium acnes. J Microbiol. 2007;45(5):473-7.
- Yang Z, Liu C, Xiang L, Zheng Y. Phenolic alkaloids as a new class of antioxidants in Portulaca oleracea. Phytother Res. 2009 Jul;23(7):1032-5.
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