The efficacy and function of purslane

Traditional Chinese medicine is very helpful in treating certain diseases, so you can feel free when choosing herbs. Purslane seed is a medicinal material that is not unfamiliar to us. Do you know its effects and functions? Let's take a look.

[Source] It is the seeds of Portulaca oleracea , a plant of the Portulacaceae family.

【Functions and indications】 "Kaibao Materia Medica": "Improve eyesight."

[Additional prescription] ① Treat amblyopia and cataract, eliminate evil spirits, benefit the large and small intestines, and remove cold and heat: one liter of Purslane fruit, pound it into powder, add one spoonful of powder to cook scallion and fermented black bean porridge and mix it before eating. (Food and Medicine Mirror)

【Excerpt】 《*Dictionary》

[Source] From Kaibao Materia Medica

The above content is an introduction to the traditional Chinese medicine Purslane. We should learn more about Purslane in our daily lives so that we can use it more reasonably and better maximize its value.